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abutments angle of repose arch Article axis bars beam bending moment braces breadth bridge cast iron catenary centre line centre of gravity chain co-efficient co-ordinates computed consists cross-section cubic cubic foot curvature curve cylinder denote depth diameter direction distance embankment engineering equal equation extrados factor of safety feet figure fixed foot forces formula frame girder given greatest horizontal inclination intensity joint layer length line of action line of collimation load masonry material means measured nearly neutral axis P₁ pair parabola parallel perpendicular pieces piers plane plate position pressure principles proportion radius rails ratio represent resistance resultant right angles ruling gradient shearing shearing stress side slope span spandril square inch stability station station-line stone straight line strength stress structure struts surface tangent telescope tension theodolite thickness thrust timber transverse triangle truss uniform vertical weight wrought iron
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