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PLATE-GIRDER BRIDGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
DEF

A fixed bridge consisting, in its simplest form, of two flange plates welded to a web plate in the overall shape of an I.

CONT

Plate-girder bridges are used for longer spans that can be practically traversed with a beam bridge. In its simplest form, the plate girder consists of two flange plates welded to a web plate, the whole having the shape of an I.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
CONT

Les ponts à poutres à treillis ou à âme pleine peuvent être conçus comme les ponts en béton (...) avec des poutres de hauteur constante ou variable.

OBS

La plupart des ponts continus comportent des poutres sous chaussée à âme pleine.

Spanish

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