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The glossary at {{SITENAME}} is largely based on a glossary of bridge termilogy from book [[Bridge Engineering]] by [[J.A.L. Waddell]]. The book was digitized by Mr. Jeff Dodd of [http://sdrc.lib.uiowa.edu University of Iowa Libraries] and is available online at http://sdrc.lib.uiowa.edu/eng/.
Mr. Dodd of [http://sdrc.lib.uiowa.edu University of Iowa Libraries] provided the kind permission to use digitized glossary of bridge related terminology at {{SITENAME}}.
 
Mr. Dodd provided permission to use digitized glossary of bridge related terminology at {{SITENAME}}.


--[[User:Ok|Ok]] 18:09, 2 September 2006 (PDT)
--[[User:Ok|Ok]] 18:09, 2 September 2006 (PDT)
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==How to Enter==
==How to Enter==


In general, the glossary is being entered to StructuralWiki from A to Z; currently, we are at letter B. However, feel free to enter any term that later in the alphabet that is often cross-refenced, or provides basic definition. To make entry into the glossary please:
In general, the glossary is being entered to StructuralWiki from A to Z; currently, we are at letter S. However, feel free to enter any term that later in the alphabet that is often cross-refenced, or provides basic definition. To make entry into the glossary please:


* Enter the glossary term using small leters; use capitals only when required by English grammar.
* Enter the glossary term using small leters; use capitals only when required by English grammar.

Latest revision as of 13:04, 6 November 2007

Mr. Dodd of University of Iowa Libraries provided the kind permission to use digitized glossary of bridge related terminology at StructuralWiki.

--Ok 18:09, 2 September 2006 (PDT)

How to Enter

In general, the glossary is being entered to StructuralWiki from A to Z; currently, we are at letter S. However, feel free to enter any term that later in the alphabet that is often cross-refenced, or provides basic definition. To make entry into the glossary please:

  • Enter the glossary term using small leters; use capitals only when required by English grammar.
  • Enter full term description exactly as in Bridge Engineering by J.A.L Waddell
  • Assign [[Category:Glossary]] to the term
  • Assign other categories as needed.
  • Into the editing summary, please type: "Based on Glossary of Bridge Terminology; Chapter LXXX of J.A.L. Waddell's Bridge Engineering (New York: Wiley, 1916)"

--Ok 17:07, 13 November 2006 (PST)