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Term of the Road Dictionary

arch bridge

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
  • Theme : Structures Bridges
  • Definition : Bridge in which the loads are carried mainly by an arch or arches.
  • Synonyms : arched bridge

Bogenbrücke1

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / German
  • Theme : Kunstbauten (syn. Ingenieurbauwerke DE; syn.Ingenierubau AT) Brücken
  • Definition : Brücke, bei der die Lasten hauptsächlich durch einen Bogen oder Bögen getragen werden. Es werden folgende Typen unterschieden: 1. Tafelbrücke mit der Brückentafel über dem Bogen. 2. Halbtrogbrücke mit der Brückentafel in einer Zwischenebene des Überbaus (siehe Abbildung). 3. Trogbrücke mit der Brückentafel unterhalb der Bogenebene.