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tied-arch bridges (arch bridges, <bridges by form>, ... Built Environment (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Arch bridges in which the outwardly directed horizontal forces are borne as tension by means of a cord tied to the arch ends, rather than by the ground or the bridge foundations. Because of the typically curved shape of the arches, it was also known as a bowstring arch.
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| tied-arch bridges (preferred,C,U,English,D,U,U)
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| tied-arch bridge (C,U,English,AD,U,U)
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| bowstring arch bridges (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: V.RK |
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.... Built Environment (hierarchy name) (G) |
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........ Single Built Works (hierarchy name) (G) |
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........................ transportation structures (G) |
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............................ <transportation structures by form> (G) |
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................................ bridges (built works) (G) |
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.................................... <bridges by form> (G) |
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........................................ arch bridges (G) |
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............................................ tied-arch bridges (G) |
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| related to .... |
bow-string girder bridges |
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(girder bridges, <bridges by construction>, ... Built Environment (hierarchy name)) [300419285] |
| requires .... |
arch construction (technique) |
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(<construction technique by form or materials>, construction (built works technique), ... Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)) [300418012] |
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