What does bent location mean? 1

• May 2, 2007

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s637

Structural

Nov 10, 2006

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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.

 

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• May 2, 2007

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oldrunner

Structural

May 11, 2001

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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.

 

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• May 2, 2007

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rconner

Civil/Environmental

Mar 18, 2005

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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)

 

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• May 2, 2007

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KennyCM

Civil/Environmental

Dec 11, 2006

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I've heard it also referring to the supports of bridge spans... an elevated highway viaduct to be specific.

 

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• May 2, 2007

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CarlB

Civil/Environmental

Jul 11, 2001

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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

 

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• May 3, 2007

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rconner

Civil/Environmental

Mar 18, 2005

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Thanks, CarlB (you get a star from Iowa Alpha grad 1975!)

 

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