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Record 1 1988-05-16

English

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

The steel girder, or beam, bridge is the most common type of bridge built in the United States. On short-span to medium-span bridges - approximately 20 feet (6 meters) to 100 feet (30 meters) in span - for highways or railroads, it is one of the most simple and economical structures to build.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
CONT

On distingue : les ponts de petite portée (jusqu'à 20 m environ), les ponts de portée moyenne (de 20 à 50 m environ), les ponts de grande portée (de 50 à 200 m environ), les ponts de très grande portée (au-delà de 200 m).

OBS

La partie du pont comprise entre deux appuis s'appelle une travée. La distance entre deux points d'appui consécutifs des éléments porteurs principaux est la portée de la travée.

Spanish

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