Continuous bridges
Esquema
Jerarquía
Built Environment (Hierarchy Name) > Single Built Works (Hierarchy Name) > single built works (Built Environment) > <single built works by specific type> > <single built works by function> > transportation structures > <transportation structures by form> > bridges (built works) > <bridges by form>
Descripción
Fixed bridges that extend without hinges or joints across three or more supports, making them capable of resisting bending and shearing forces at all sections throughout their length; continuous bridges are firmly supported in the perpendicular direction by piers and abutments.
URI original del concepto
Otros términos
- doorgaande liggerbruggen [nl]
- puentes continuos [es]
- continuous bridge [en]
- continuous-truss bridges [en]
- continuous span bridges [en]
- continuous truss span bridges [en]
- bridges, continuous [en]
- doorgaande liggerbrug [nl]
- puente continuo [es]