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TOP LATERAL BRACING [1 record]

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Record 1 1988-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
  • Structural Framework
CONT

Lateral bracing of a bridge ties the two trusses together and assures a stable and rigid structure. The top lateral bracing consists of cross struts connecting the top chords at opposite panel points and the diagonals joining the ends of adjacent cross struts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
  • Charpentes
OBS

Ponts à poutres latérales sans contreventement supérieur.

Spanish

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