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bridge deck

/brɪdʒ dɛk/

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/brɪdʒ dɛk/C1formaltechnical
  • ruКонструктивный элемент моста, образующий поверхность проезжей части или пешеходной дорожки, воспринимающий транспортные нагрузки и распределяющий их на несущие элементы моста.

A structural component of a bridge that forms the roadway or walkway surface, supporting traffic loads and distributing them to the bridge's supporting elements.

  1. Structural component of a bridgeB2formal

    The roadway or walkway surface of a bridge that carries traffic.

    ruПроезжая часть моста

    • The bridge deck was reinforced to handle heavier loads.
    • Engineers inspected the bridge deck for cracks after the storm.
    • The new bridge deck is made of pre-stressed concrete.
  2. Ship navigation areaB2formal

    The raised platform on a ship where the captain and officers navigate and control the vessel.

    ruМостик

    • The captain stood on the bridge deck, scanning the horizon.
    • All navigation equipment is located on the bridge deck.
    • The crew reported to the bridge deck for the emergency drill.