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Superstructures (03 5xxxx)

7.1

Works (03 51xxx)

03   51001
large span structure
structure (01) with a span (01) in excess of 50 m
03   51002
cable supported structure
structure (01) with support provided by suspended cables (01)
03   51003
cable stayed structure
structure (01) with support provided by straight, inclined cables (01)
03   51004
framed structure
structure (01) with a strength (11 27007) and stability relying mainly on its structural skeleton (03 52006) rather than on loadbearing walls (01)
03   51005
tower
long, slender structure (01), either isolated or forming part of a building (01)
03   51006
lattice tower
pylon
tower (03 51005) of open structural members (01) with intersecting diagonal structural members (01)
03   51007
mast
long, slender, vertical support
NOTE Often held in position by guys (03 52011).
03   51008
cooling tower
structure (01) for lowering temperature of water by evaporative
cooling
03   51010
shelter
structure (01) that affords protection from the elements, criminal
action or hostile action
03   51011
ski jump
structure (01) with an inclined platform (06 52012) to facilitate take-off by ski jumpers
NOTE Usually a framed structure (03 51004).
03   51012
velodrome
arena that comprises both a banked track for cycle racing and facilities for spectators
03   51013
stand
free-standing tiered structure (01) for spectators
03   51014
grandstand
large, permanent covered stand (03 51013)
NOTE Often incorporates additional amenities.
03   51015
amusement structure
structure (01) that accommodates facilities intended to give members of the public thrills or excitement
03   51016
hoarding
construction (01) providing a surface to carry advertisements
03   51017
box girder bridge
bridge (01) the main structural members (01) of which are box girders (01)
03   51018
slab bridge
bridge (01) composed of a single slab (01) of stone (01) or concrete (01)
03   51019
girder bridge
bridge (01) the main structural members (01) of which are girders (01)
03   51020
lattice girder bridge
bridge (01) the main structural members (01) of which are lattice girders (01)
03   51021
deck bridge
bridge (01) in which the deck (01) is positioned at the top of the main beam (01)
03   51022
through bridge
bridge (01) in which the deck (01) is positioned at or close to the bottom of the main beam (01)
03   51023
drawbridge
movable bridge (01) in which the deck (01) can be rotated about a hinge at one end and the other end raised
03   51024
retractable bridge
movable bridge (01) in which the deck (01) can be withdrawn from its normal position
03   51025
transporter bridge
bridge (01) at a high level supporting a carrier from which a platform (06 52012) or container is suspended and transported from one bank (05 28001) to another
03   51026
Bailey bridge
lattice girder bridge (03 51020) fabricated in small units to facilitate transportation and speedy erection
NOTE Originally designed for military purposes.
03   51027
cableway
Blondin
aerial ropeway (01) suspended between only two supports

BS 6100-3:2007 Building and civil engineering – Vocabulary Part 3: Civil engineering – General