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SIMPLE BEAM BRIDGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-07-17

English

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

There are two main types of beam bridges - the simple beam, supported at or near its ends; and the cantilever, a beam that substantially overhangs its main supports.

OBS

simple storey bridge; SS bridge: terms officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group on bridging.

Key term(s)
  • simple story bridge

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
OBS

Les poutres simples se composent d'une seule pièce, d'une section calculée pour résister aux efforts qui tendent à les faire fléchir. Quand ceux-ci deviennent trop importants, on fait appel aux poutres armées ou aux poutres composées.

OBS

pont à poutre simple; pont PS : termes uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie (ponts).

Spanish

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