A mass, as of masonry, receiving the arch, beam, truss, etc., at each end of a bridge.

The "columns" of a bridge; usually vertical members.

A bridge that consists of beams supported by columns (piers, towers).

A structural frame based on the geometric rigidity of the triangle and composed of straight members.

A long, rigid, horizontal support member of a structure.

The maximum stress that a material can bear before breaking when it is allowed to be stretched or pulled.

A person who applies their understanding of science and math to creating things for the benefit of humanity and our world.

Any device for securing a suspension bridge at either end.

A very strong rope made of strands of metal wire, as used to support cable cars or suspension bridges.

A bridge that forms the shape of an arch.

A bridge in which the deck is hung from cables.

A pushing force that tends to shorten objects.

A bridge that consists of one or more towers (or columns) with cables supporting the bridge deck. Characterized by A-shaped cable patterns.

A pulling or stretching force that tends to lengthen objects.

The "top" of the bridge on which we drive or walk.