BRIGES AND CULVERTS

Introduction: The natural ways of water or any other artificial ways are crossed the road for this purpose we make bridges and culverts.

 

Parts of bridges

 

1. Substructure

 

2. Superstructure.

 

Technical Terms of bridges and culverts

 

1. Span.

2. Free Board.

3. High Flood Level.

4. Low Water Level.

5. Scour Depth

6. Afflux

7. Run Off.

8. Abutment.

9. Pier.

10. Wing Wall.

11. Toe Wall.

12. Approach.

13. Parapet.

14. Wheel Guard.

Number Plate.