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Record 1 1994-10-01

English

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

The part of a bridge on which the superstructure rests.

CONT

Live load shoes and strike plates between the movable and fixed portions of the bridge are designed to bear most or all of the live load when the bridge is carrying traffic.

Key term(s)
  • shoe

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

Élément d'assise reposant horizontalement sur un support et destiné à soutenir une charge ou à répartir un effort.

CONT

Les connecteurs peuvent être de plusieurs types; goujons Nelson soudés au pistolet électrique sur les semelles supérieures des poutres, cornières, arcaux [...]

Key term(s)
  • semelle

Spanish

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