Arquitetura e Construção - pontes

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

pilar de ponte, apoio de ponte

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

ponte flutuante, ponte de pontões

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

ponte suspensa, ponte de suspensão

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

viaduto

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

ponte viga, ponte de vigas

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

viga de deck, trilhos de deck

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

aqueduto

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

ponte Bailey, ponte portátil

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

ponte de treliça, ponte 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 caixa, viga retangular

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

ponte estaiada, ponte apoiada por cabos

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

ponte em balanço, ponte cantilever

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

ponte de pedras, ponte simples de pedra

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

ponte de tabuleiro, ponte de deck

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

ponte levadiça, ponte móvel

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

ponte para pedestres, ponte pedonal

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

ponte giratória, ponte rotativa

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

ponte de aço, ponte metálica

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

concreto armado, betão reforçado

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

ponte em arco, ponte arqueada

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

ponte de vigas, ponte de travessas

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

quebra-mar, estrutura costeira