Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A girder formed of a single plate of metal, or of a series of plates joined together.
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At 800-feet, it was the world's longest plate-girder, fixed arch bridge when it opened.
NYDN Rss TANYANIKA SAMUELS 2011
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At 800-feet, it was the world's longest plate-girder, fixed arch bridge when it opened.
NYDN Rss TANYANIKA SAMUELS 2011
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The Tacoma Narrows bridge was vulnerable to structural vibration in sustained and moderately strong winds due to its plate-girder deck structure. photo: US Navy/Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Bernardo Fuller
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