Arkitektur och Byggande - broar

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

brobrygga

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

flottbro

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

hängbro

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

viadukt

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

balkbro

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

däcksfackverk

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

akvedukt

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

Bailey-bron

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

fackverksbro

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

lådbalk

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

stagbro

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

konsolbro

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

klaffbro

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

däcksbro

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

klaffbro

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

gångbro

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

svängbro

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

stålbro

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

förstärkt betong

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

bågbro

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

balkbro

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

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