Suspension bridge: construction
that allows automobiles to travel between two points separated by an
obstacle.
Side span: segment between two pylons at the ends of a bridge.
Centre span: segment between two pylons at the centre of a bridge.
Side pylon: tower-like vertical construction situated at the
side, usually supporting the cables of a suspension bridge or a cable-stayed
bridge.
Foundation of a pylon: very durable lower part of a tower.
Suspender: support cable.
Suspension cable: set of braided wire that supports a bridge.
Pylon: tower-like vertical support that usually supports the
cables of a suspension bridge or a cable-stayed bridge.
Stiffening girder: tightener beam.
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