May 2, 2007 Thread starter #2 s637 Structural Nov 10, 2006 5 0 0 US 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 465 0 16 US 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 0 0 US 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 0 0 US 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 1,176 0 36 US 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 0 0 US Thanks, CarlB (you get a star from Iowa Alpha grad 1975!) Upvote 0 Downvote