bailey bridge
Definition
Noun: A Bailey bridge is a portable, prefabricated, truss bridge designed for rapid assembly by military engineers, using standardized, interchangeable components. It is used to create a temporary crossing over obstacles such as rivers or ravines.
Usage
The term is used to describe a specific type of temporary, modular bridge, primarily in military, emergency, and civil engineering contexts. It is a proper noun derived from the name of its inventor, Sir Donald Bailey.
Examples
- The army engineers constructed a Bailey bridge across the destroyed river span in under 48 hours.
- After the flood washed away the main road, a Bailey bridge was erected to restore vital traffic flow.
- The museum has a display showing the modular components of a Bailey bridge.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively (as a noun modifier) to describe related concepts, e.g., "Bailey bridge components," "Bailey bridge construction techniques."
Variants and Related Words
- Pontoon bridge: A temporary floating bridge, which is a different design solution for a similar purpose.
- Temporary bridge: The general category to which a Bailey bridge belongs.
- Military bridge: A broader category encompassing various bridging solutions used by armed forces.
Synonyms
- Portable bridge
- Prefabricated bridge
- Temporary military bridge
Antonyms
- Permanent bridge
- Stone bridge
- Suspension bridge
Related Phrases/Idioms
(This specific technical term is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)
Noun
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a temporary bridge designed for rapid construction
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