May 2, 2007 Thread starter #2 s637 Structural Nov 10, 2006 5 I think I've answered my own question. Is it another word for pier? Is this term still used? First time I've ever seen it. Upvote 0 Downvote
I think I've answered my own question. Is it another word for pier? Is this term still used? First time I've ever seen it.
May 2, 2007 #3 oldrunner Structural May 11, 2001 472 Bents can be the supports for bridge spans. Refer to the Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges published by AASHTO. They can be concrete, steel or timber. Upvote 0 Downvote
Bents can be the supports for bridge spans. Refer to the Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges published by AASHTO. They can be concrete, steel or timber.
May 2, 2007 #4 rconner Civil/Environmental Mar 18, 2005 1,733 I have heard over the years in conjunction with the word pile as "pile bent" (e.g. see http://rip.trb.org/browse/dproject.asp?n=10021) Upvote 0 Downvote
I have heard over the years in conjunction with the word pile as "pile bent" (e.g. see http://rip.trb.org/browse/dproject.asp?n=10021)
May 2, 2007 #5 KennyCM Civil/Environmental Dec 11, 2006 2 I've heard it also referring to the supports of bridge spans... an elevated highway viaduct to be specific. Upvote 0 Downvote
I've heard it also referring to the supports of bridge spans... an elevated highway viaduct to be specific.
May 2, 2007 1 #6 CarlB Civil/Environmental Jul 11, 2001 1,189 A "bent" is part of the symbol for Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society, as it is a historic, classic structure. The society magazine is "The Bent". http://www.tbp.org/pages/main.cfm Upvote 0 Downvote
A "bent" is part of the symbol for Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society, as it is a historic, classic structure. The society magazine is "The Bent". http://www.tbp.org/pages/main.cfm
May 3, 2007 #7 rconner Civil/Environmental Mar 18, 2005 1,733 Thanks, CarlB (you get a star from Iowa Alpha grad 1975!) Upvote 0 Downvote
