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BRIDGE SUBSTRUCTURE [1 record]

Record 1 1999-10-05

English

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

Bridges generally are considered to be composed of three separate parts: substructure, superstructure, and deck. The substructure or foundation of a bridge consists of the piers and abutments which carry the superimposed load of the superstructure to the underlying soil or rock.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

Structure inférieure, qui supporte.

OBS

Substructure (...) 1872, a remplacé substruction.

Spanish

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