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ATT Lesson 04
ATT Lesson 04
ATT Lesson 04
This is one of the basic types of bridges. These types of bridges are simply supported
bridges consisting of horizontal beams and vertical piers. These types of bridges are typically
spanned with two or more spans and supported by pier at each end. These types of bridges are
constructed using prestressed concrete, steel etc. Beam bridges have span less than 80m.
2- Truss Bridge:
3- Suspension bridges:
These types of bridges are constructed by suspending the deck slab using suspension
cables. These suspension cables are attached to tow supporting cables which are connected to
two towers and secured by anchors on both ends of the bridge. The span length of Suspension
bridge is in between 150m-2000m
4- Cable-stayed bridge:
These types of bridges are modern bridges and it is similar to the suspension bridge. In
this type, cables are connected directly to the tower instead of suspended cables. Tension is
constantly acting on the cables. The span length of Cable stayed bridge is in between 500m-
1000m.
I) - Reading comprehension
Academic year: 2023/2024 1st Master VOA + Structure Dr: A. Ait Mohamed
Technical English and Terminology 9
3- What is the difference between a suspension bridge and cable stayed bridge?
The cables are connected directly to the tower.
B) - Say whether the following statements are: True / False / Not mentioned.
II) - Lexis:
- Pre-tensioned ≠ …Post-tensioned….
B) -Fill in the gap in the text below with the following appropriate words:
Hardy slab - the joists - dead load - earthquake - Hardy slab - live load.
- The load combination is: 1.35 of … dead load.. + 1.5 of … live load ..
- … Hardy slab... is constructed by hardy Bricks. Hardy blocks are placed between … the
joists...
slab = plancher en corps creux / live load = surcharge d’exploitation. / dead load = charge
Academic year: 2023/2024 1st Master VOA + Structure Dr: A. Ait Mohamed
Technical English and Terminology 10
permanente / the joists = les solives / anchors = ancrages / Top flange = semelle
supérieure / web thickness = épaisseur de l’âme / wind load = charge de vent / snow load
Academic year: 2023/2024 1st Master VOA + Structure Dr: A. Ait Mohamed