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A mass, as of masonry, receiving the arch, beam, truss, etc., at each end of a bridge.
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Abutment
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A bridge that forms the shape of an arch.
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Arch bridge
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A long, rigid, horizontal support member of a structure.
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Beam
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A bridge that consists of beams supported by columns (piers, towers).
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Beam bridge
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A long, rigid, vertical (upright) support member of a structure
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Column
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A pushing force that tends to shorten objects.
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Compression
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The "top" of the bridge on which we drive or walk.
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Deck
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A person who applies her/his understanding of science and mathematics to creating things for the benefit of humanity and our world.
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Engineer
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