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Definición
Bridges built using cantilevers, which are structures that project horizontally into space and are supported on only one end. In a typical cantilever bridge, two cantilever arms are joined in the center by a light suspended span. The balancing of forces of tension, or pulling, and the forces of compression, or squeezing, create a strong bridge; thus cantilever construction is employed for large spans in certain sites, especially for heavy loads.
Tipo de término: Concepto
Referencias bibliográficas
- Lapedes, Daniel, "Diccionario de términos científicos y técnicos", Marcombo, Barcelona, España, 1981, p. 5:2255
Términos alternativos
puente de cantilever
- Dewey, Melvil, "Sistema de Clasificación Decimal Dewey e Indice Relativo", vol. Volúmen 2, Rojas Eberhard , Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia, 2000, p. 627
puente en voladizo
- Pevsner, Nikolaus; Fleming, John; Honour, Hugh, "Diccionario de Arquitectura", Alianza Editorial, España, Madrid, 1980
puentes voladizos
- "Comité, Plural del término en singular"
