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Term of the Road Dictionary

beam

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
  • Theme : Structures Bridges
  • Definition : Structural member for carrying load(s) between or beyond points of support, usually narrow in relation to its length.. Note: a ''beam'' is formed in one piece, whereas a ''girder'' is fabricated from separate plates or sections.
  • Synonyms : girder

Balken

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / German
  • Theme : Kunstbauten (syn. Ingenieurbauwerke DE; syn.Ingenierubau AT) Brücken
  • Definition : Ein schlankes Bauwerkselement, das Lasten trägt und sie auf Auflager überträgt. Ein "Balken" ist aus einem Stück geformt, wohingegen ein "Träger" aus einzelnen Platten und Abschnitten gefertigt ist.
  • Synonyms : Träger