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Beam bridge - Definition

Related Words: Bifrost, Boston, Cremona, L, Pit, R, Stradivari, Stradivarius, Anacrusis, Apron

A beam bridge is a direct descendant of the log bridge now made from steel "I" beams, box beams (hollow rectangular tubes), reinforced concrete, or post-tensioned concrete (concrete with tubes for cable tendons). It is frequently seen in pedestrian bridges and for highway overpasses and flyovers.

See also: bridge

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