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CULEE PONT [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-02-23

English

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

The end support of a bridge that also connects the structure with the ground.

OBS

bridge abutment: term and definition standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • abutment of bridge

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

Appuis d’extrémité [qui] assurent également le soutènement du remblai d’accès à l’ouvrage.

CONT

Les ponts comprennent essentiellement des éléments porteurs et des appuis [...] Parmi les appuis, on distingue les culées qui sont les appuis d'extrémités, et les piles qui sont les appuis intermédiaires.

OBS

culée : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Túneles, viaductos y puentes
DEF

Estructura de mampostería, madera o madera y tierra que soporta el extremo de un puente o arco.

Key term(s)
  • estribo
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