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Bridges

Bridges

Apr 13, 2021

Table of Contents

 

 

 

Golden Gate Bridge [1]

Golden Gate Bridge [1]

Image of the Golden Gate Bridge.

What are Bridges?

  • A bridge is a structural component built to span a physical obstacle, such as water, a valley, or road.

  • The purpose of a bridge it to allow passage over the obstacle

 

Components of a Bridge [2]

Components of a Bridge [2]

Diagram outlining the components of a bridge.

Characteristics of Bridges

Abutment

 

 

Diagram of an Abutment [3]

Abutment [4]

 

Diagram of an Abutment [3]

Abutment [4]

 

Diagram showcasing the components of an abutment.
Image of an abutment.


Beam

 

Beam [5]

Beam [5]

Image of beams used to construct a bridge.

Bent

 

Bent [6]

Bent [6]

Image of a bent.

Bridge Bearing

 

Bearing [7]

Bearing [7]

Image of a bridge bearing.

Counterweight

 

Counterweight [8]

Counterweight [8]

Image of a counterweight.

Deck

 

Deck [9]

Deck [9]

Image of the deck of a bridge.

Elastomeric Bridge Bearing

 

Elastomeric Bearing [10]

Elastomeric Bearing [10]

Image of an elastomeric bridge bearing.

Foundation

 

Foundation [11]

Foundation [11]

Image of bridge foundation.

Girder

 

Girder [12]

Girder [12]

Image of a girder.

Guard Rail

 

Guard Rail [13]

Guard Rail [13]

Image of a guard rail.

Pier

 

Pier [14]

Pier [14]

Image of a bridge pier.

Pile

 

Pile [15]

Pile [15]

Diagram of a pile.

Side Plate

Superstructure

 

Superstructure Diagram [16]

Superstructure Diagram [16]

Diagram showcasing bridge components, including superstructure.

Types of Bridges (Page Link)

Bridge Use Cases

Bridge Use Case

Bridge Use Case

Bridge Use Case

Bridge Use Case

Bridge Use Case

Bridge Use Case

Image of a bridge.
Image of a bridge.
Image of a bridge.

 

Bridge Use Case

Bridge Use Case

Bridge Use Case

Bridge Use Case

Image of a bridge.
Image of a bridge.