tường cánh gà
Definition
- Noun:
- Wing wall: A wing wall is a short, wing-like retaining wall built at an angle (typically perpendicular or oblique) to a main structure, such as a bridge abutment or a building. Its primary function is to retain earth, direct water flow, or provide lateral support to an embankment or slope adjacent to the main structure.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các kỹ sư đang thiết kế tường cánh gà cho cầu mới. (The engineers are designing the wing wall for the new bridge.)
- Tường cánh gà giúp ổn định đất nền hai bên đường. (The wing wall helps stabilize the soil on both sides of the road.)
Advanced Usage
- In civil engineering, a "wing wall" is a critical component for managing earth pressure and preventing erosion around structures like culverts, bridge ends, and canal heads.
Variants and Related Words
- Tường chắn đất / Tường chắn (n): Retaining wall. A broader term for any wall that holds back soil.
- Họ xây một bức tường chắn đất cao. (They built a high retaining wall.)
Synonyms
- Abutment wing wall: A more specific term often used in bridge construction.
- Return wall: Another term used in construction for a wall returning at an angle from a main wall.
Related Terms
- Mố cầu (n): Bridge abutment. The supporting structure at the end of a bridge, to which wing walls are often attached.
- Kè (n): Revetment. A facing of stone or other material to protect a shoreline or embankment, which may incorporate wing walls.