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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

A bridge structure supported at three or more points that extends past its supports and is capable of resisting bending moments and shear at all sections.  3, record 1, English, - continuous%20bridge

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

The advantages of a continuous bridge over a simple-span bridge (... one that does not extend beyond its two supports) are economy of material, convenience of erection (without need for falsework), and increased rigidity under traffic.  4, record 1, English, - continuous%20bridge

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Plusieurs types de ponts à poutres continues peuvent être utilisés dans le cas de travées multiples. La continuité présente de nombreux avantages : absence de joints, réduction des déformations, économie de matière, meilleure résistance aux états ultimes, etc. mais les tabliers à poutres continues sont plus difficiles à construire que les viaducs à travées indépendantes.  3, record 1, French, - pont%20%C3%A0%20poutres%20continues

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish