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Arquitectura y Construcción - puentes
Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con puentes como "viaducto", "acueducto" y "viga cajón".
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a vertical support or column that is constructed in a body of water or on land to bear the weight of a bridge and transfer its loads to the foundation or ground
pilono, pilar de puente
a temporary bridge that uses floating pontoons to support the bridge deck, allowing for the crossing of water or other obstacles
puente de pontones, puente flotante
a type of bridge that uses cables suspended from tall towers or pylons to support the bridge deck
puente colgante, puente de suspensión
a long, elevated structure that carries a railway or road across a valley or river, typically held up by a series of arches
viaducto
the simplest type of bridge that consists of a horizontal beam supported at each end by piers or abutments
puente en viga, puente de vigas
a type of truss bridge where the load-bearing deck is located on top of the truss structure
truss de cubierta, truss de tablero
a channel or pipeline used to transport water over a long distance, usually from a remote source to a town or city
acueducto
a portable truss bridge that can be quickly assembled and disassembled for temporary use in military or civilian applications
puente Bailey, puente desmontable
a bridge that uses triangular-shaped trusses to support and distribute the load, known for its strength and efficiency in spanning long distances
puente de celosía, puente de truss
a strong and sturdy rectangular structure used in bridges or buildings, made of a top and bottom part connected by vertical pieces, which helps support heavy weights and distribute the load evenly
viga cajón, caja de viga
a bridge supported by cables attached to towers or pylons, known for its visually striking design and efficient use of materials for spanning long distances
puente atirantado, puente de cables tensores
a bridge supported by projecting beams, called cantilevers, without the need for intermediate supports
puente voladizo, puente en voladizo
a simple bridge made of flat stones or slabs placed across pillars or abutments, commonly found in rural areas
puente de losa, puente de piedra plana
a bridge where the roadway or walkway is situated on top of the bridge supports, providing a platform for vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists
puente de tablero, puente de cubierta
a bridge that can be pulled up in order to control the entrance or passage by people or ships
puente levadizo
a bridge designed for pedestrians and cyclists to cross over obstacles, providing a safe and separate pathway for non-motorized transportation
pasarela, puente peatonal
a movable bridge that rotates horizontally around a pivot point to allow water traffic to pass through
puente basculante, puente giratorio
a bridge constructed primarily using steel, known for its strength, durability, and versatility in design
puente de acero, puente de hierro
a composite material that consists of concrete and embedded reinforcement, typically steel bars or mesh
hormigón armado, concreto reforzado
a type of bridge that uses a curved arch-shaped structure to support and distribute the load
puente de arco, puente arqueado
a bridge type that utilizes one or more long horizontal beams, called girders, to support the bridge deck
puente de vigas, puente de viguetas
a shoreline structure designed to minimize erosion and maintain stability by extending into the water, typically consisting of a perpendicular wall or barrier
madrugador, espuela
