- Industry: Government; Transportation
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Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is the state agency responsible for the organization, construction, and maintenance of the of Iowa's highway system. Located in Ames, Iowa DOT is also responsible for licensing drivers and programming and planning for aviation, rail, and public transit.
A variation of suspension bridge in which the tension members extend from one or more towers at varying angles to carry the deck. Allowing much more freedom in design form, this type does not use cables draped over towers, nor the anchorages at each end, as in a traditional suspension bridge.
Industry:Construction
A bridge whose main support structure is an arch. Additionally, the bridge may be termed a through arch, which is simply one where the roadway appears to go through the arch.
Industry:Construction
A cylindrical bar that is used to connect various members of a truss; such as those inserted through the holes of a meeting pair of eyebars.
Industry:Construction
A hole in a concrete retaining wall to provide drainage of the water in the retained soil.
Industry:Construction
Adding strength or bearing capacity to a structural member. Examples include the placing of metal rebar into forms before pouring concrete or attaching gusset plates at the intersection of multiple members of a truss.
Industry:Construction
Part of a suspension bridge extending from an anchorage over the tops of the towers and down to the opposite anchorage. Suspenders or hangers are attached along its length to support the deck.
Industry:Construction
Horizontal members that are placed transversely to the major beams, girders or trusses; used to support the deck.
Industry:Construction
The total volume passing a point or segment of a highway facility in both directions for one year, divided by the number of days in the year.
Industry:Construction
