Architecture et Construction - Ponts

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

pilier de pont, pierre de pont

a temporary bridge that uses floating pontoons to support the bridge deck, allowing for the crossing of water or other obstacles

ponton, pont flottant

a type of bridge that uses cables suspended from tall towers or pylons to support the bridge deck

pont suspendu, pont à câbles

a long, elevated structure that carries a railway or road across a valley or river, typically held up by a series of arches

viaduc

the simplest type of bridge that consists of a horizontal beam supported at each end by piers or abutments

pont poutre, pont à poutres

a type of truss bridge where the load-bearing deck is located on top of the truss structure

truss de tablier, tronçon de tablier

a channel or pipeline used to transport water over a long distance, usually from a remote source to a town or city

aqueduc

a portable truss bridge that can be quickly assembled and disassembled for temporary use in military or civilian applications

pont Bailey, pont démontable

a bridge that uses triangular-shaped trusses to support and distribute the load, known for its strength and efficiency in spanning long distances

pont à treillis, pont en treillis

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

poutre-caisson, caisson de pont

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

pont à haubans, pont haubané

a bridge supported by projecting beams, called cantilevers, without the need for intermediate supports

pont en porte-à-faux, pont cantilever

a simple bridge made of flat stones or slabs placed across pillars or abutments, commonly found in rural areas

pont en clapper, pont de pierre à piliers

a bridge where the roadway or walkway is situated on top of the bridge supports, providing a platform for vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists

pont à poutres, pont en plateforme

a bridge that can be pulled up in order to control the entrance or passage by people or ships

pont-levis, pont à bascule

a bridge designed for pedestrians and cyclists to cross over obstacles, providing a safe and separate pathway for non-motorized transportation

passerelle, pont piétonnier

a movable bridge that rotates horizontally around a pivot point to allow water traffic to pass through

pont tournant, pont à pivot

a bridge constructed primarily using steel, known for its strength, durability, and versatility in design

pont en acier, pont métallique

a composite material that consists of concrete and embedded reinforcement, typically steel bars or mesh

béton armé, béton renforcé

a type of bridge that uses a curved arch-shaped structure to support and distribute the load

pont en arc, pont courbé

a bridge type that utilizes one or more long horizontal beams, called girders, to support the bridge deck

pont à poutres, pont à longerons

a shoreline structure designed to minimize erosion and maintain stability by extending into the water, typically consisting of a perpendicular wall or barrier

enrochement, brise-lame