a structure built to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span, e.g. at the ends of a bridge
abutment
15
the terminal support, usually a huge block of concrete, for the main cable of a suspension bridge.
anchorage
10
a bridge with abutments at each end shaped as a curved arch
arch bridge
10
a movable bridge with a span that is raised at an angle by means of counterweight. There are two kinds: single-lift with one section, and double-lift with two sections.
bascule bridge
25
consists of a rigid beam between two supports.
beam bridge
15
a bridge that consists of one or more columns with cables supporting the bridge deck
cable-stayed bridge
20
a bridge with beams that are supported only at one end
cantilever bridge
25
the force that presses or pushes two or more materials together
compression
15
another term for counterbalance. A weight that balances another weight.
counterweight
20
a bridge that can be pulled up, for example to stop people from entering a castle or to allow ships to pass under it
draw bridge
25
a wall of stone or earth made to keep water back or to carry a road or railway/railroad over low ground
embankment
15
weakness in metal or wood caused by repeated bending or stretching sự giảm sức chịu đựng của kim loạ
fatigue
15
the parts of a building or an object that support its weight and give it shape
framework
20
the act of keeping something in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly
maintenance
25
concrete with steel rods embedded in it to increase its tensile strength and resistance to shearing forces.
reinforced concrete
20
a tall tower-like structure used for carrying electricity cables high above the ground.