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Architecture et Construction - Ponts

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux ponts tels que "viaduc", "aqueduc" et "poutre-caisson".

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bridge pier

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

pile de pont, pilier de pont

pile de pont, pilier de pont

pontoon bridge

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

ponton, pont flottant

ponton, pont flottant

suspension bridge

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

pont suspendu, pont à suspension

pont suspendu, pont à suspension

viaduct
viaduct
[nom]

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

viaduc

viaduc

Ex: Maintenance crews inspected the viaduct regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety for travelers .Les équipes de maintenance inspectaient régulièrement le **viaduc** pour assurer son intégrité structurelle et la sécurité des voyageurs.
beam bridge

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

pont à poutres, pont en poutre

pont à poutres, pont en poutre

deck truss

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

poutre en treillis à platelage supérieur, treillis de pont avec platelage en haut

poutre en treillis à platelage supérieur, treillis de pont avec platelage en haut

aqueduct

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

aqueduc

aqueduc

Ex: Villagers relied on the aqueduct for their daily supply of water .Les villageois comptaient sur l'**aqueduc** pour leur approvisionnement quotidien en eau.
Bailey bridge

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

pont Bailey, pont provisoire Bailey

pont Bailey, pont provisoire Bailey

truss bridge

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

pont à treillis, pont en treillis

box girder

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 en caisson, poutre-caisson

poutre en caisson, poutre-caisson

cable-stayed bridge

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 suspendu par haubans

pont à haubans, pont suspendu par haubans

cantilever bridge

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

pont en porte-à-faux, pont cantilever

pont en porte-à-faux, pont cantilever

clapper bridge

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

pont en dalles, pont de pierres plates

pont en dalles, pont de pierres plates

deck bridge

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 tablier, pont à plancher

pont à tablier, pont à plancher

drawbridge

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

pont-levis, pont à bascule

pont-levis, pont à bascule

footbridge

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

passerelle, pont piétonnier

passerelle, pont piétonnier

swing bridge

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

pont tournant, pont pivotant

pont tournant, pont pivotant

steel bridge

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

pont en acier

pont en acier

reinforced concrete

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

béton armé, béton renforcé

béton armé, béton renforcé

arch bridge

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

pont en arc, pont arqué

pont en arc, pont arqué

girder bridge

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

pont à poutres, pont en poutre

pont à poutres, pont en poutre

groin
groin
[nom]

a structure of stone, concrete, or timber extending from a shore into the water to prevent erosion and retain sand

Ex: Groins are often spaced at regular intervals along the beach .
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