Bridge Engineering Terms

Front

The force that pulls materials apart, often found in cables or wires in bridge designs.

Back

Tension

Front

The flat surface of a bridge where vehicles and people travel. It supports the weight and connects the bridge's sides.

Back

Deck

Front

The plan or drawing that shows how the bridge will be built.

Back

Design

Front

An arrangement of parts that make up a whole, especially in engineering and architecture.

Back

Structure

Front

The distance between two supports of a bridge.

Back

Span

Front

A vertical support for a bridge, holding it above water or ground.

Back

Pier

Front

The weight or force that a structure must support or carry.

Back

Load

Front

The ability of a structure to remain upright and withstand forces without collapsing.

Back

Stability

Front

The point where two parts of the structure meet.

Back

Joint

Front

Long, horizontal supports in a bridge that carry weight and provide stability. They help hold up the bridge deck and transfer loads to the supports or columns.

Back

Beams