In a bridge, Curtain Wall is used
- Aas a protection against the scouring action of a streamCorrect
- Bas a protection against the solar radiation
- Cfor diverting the flood water
- Dfor connecting the intermediate supports
Solution
Concept
Curtain wall
Step-by-step solution
1. A curtain wall is built along the foundation line (upstream and downstream) of a bridge to prevent scour under the foundation.
Explanation
It protects the foundation from undermining.
Shortcut
Curtain wall = scour protection.
Correct answer: A) as a protection against the scouring action of a stream