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What is the difference between the terms, Abutment and Embankment?

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    1. Nrupur Bhatt
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      The difference between abutment and embankment are as follow: Abutment Embankment An Abutment is a structure constructed to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span of the bridge at the end of the bridge.  An embankment is a structure made artificially with help of earthen material like stoneRead more

      The difference between abutment and embankment are as follow:

      Abutment Embankment
      An Abutment is a structure constructed to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span of the bridge at the end of the bridge.  An embankment is a structure made artificially with help of earthen material like stone and soil with proper compaction to raise the surrounding ground surface to support railway or roadways.

       

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