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LATERAL BRACING [2 records]

Record 1 1991-11-25

English

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

Bracing on a horizontal plane that ties the two trusses of a bridge together, and assures a stable and rigid structure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

Contreventement d'un pont situé dans un plan horizontal, destiné à assurer la stabilité latérale de l'ouvrage. Il est soit supérieur (top lateral bracing), soit inférieur (bottom lateral bracing).

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Structural Framework
  • Supports and Reinforcement (Construction)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Charpentes
  • Étayage et consolidation (Construction)

Spanish

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