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Kareem Hesham Mahmoud Awad
“The primary function of a bridge abutment is to support the ends of the bridge superstructure, which includes the deck and supporting beams or girders, while also connecting the bridge to the approaching roadway. Abutments transfer the vertical loads from the bridge to the foundation and resist horizontal forces, such as earth pressure from the soil behind them. They act as retaining walls, preventing soil from spilling onto the bridge approach. An abutment is typically made of reinforced concrete or masonry. Without an abutment, the bridge span would not have a stable, load-bearing end point, and the roadway would not smoothly transition onto the bridge. They are crucial for the structural stability and functionality of the bridge.”
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Angel Patricio Garcia
“The primary function of a bridge abutment is to support the ends of the bridge superstructure, including the deck and supporting beams or girders, while also connecting the bridge down to the approaching roadway. Abutments transfer vertical loads from the bridge down to the foundation and resist horizontal forces, such as earth pressure from the soil behind them, acting like a retaining wall to keep that soil from spilling onto the bridge approach. Typically constructed of reinforced concrete or masonry, abutments provide the stable, load-bearing endpoint the bridge span needs and ensure a smooth transition between the roadway and the bridge itself, making them essential to the structure's overall stability and functionality.”
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Abhay Kumar
“Transfer vertical loads from superstructure down to the foundation. Moreover, resist horizontal forces such as earth pressure behind the soil fill, live load surchage. Acts as retaining walls and prevent soil from spilling onto the bridge approach.”
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