noun a structure built to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span, e.g., at the ends of a bridge
In construction, abutments are used to support and distribute the weight of a structure.
In geology, abutments refer to the natural rock formations that support a cliff or slope.
In dentistry, abutments are used as support structures for dental implants.
In architecture, abutments are important for providing stability and support to buildings.
In civil engineering, abutments are the structures that support the ends of a bridge or similar structure.
In architecture and engineering writing, abutments refer to the supporting structures at the ends of a bridge or similar structure.
Civil engineers use abutments to describe the part of a structure that supports or is supported by another structure, typically at the ends of a bridge.
Construction workers often work on building abutments for bridges, retaining walls, or other structures to provide support and stability.