Abutment definition

Abutment means a structure placed on either side of a watercourse in order to support a bridge over a watercourse.
Abutment means natural ground that borders on either end of the dam structure.
Abutment means an end wall to which horizontal earth pressure loads are applied.

Examples of Abutment in a sentence

  • Implant Abutment is an attachment used to connect an implant and an implant supported prosthetic device.

  • Further dividing the foundation, substructure, or superstructure into individual elements (i.e. Pier 2, Abutment 1, Span 4, etc.) will not be accepted.

  • Abutment teeth must be periodontally sound and have a good long term prognosis Repair and recementation Pediatric partial denture – for select cases to maintain function and space for permanent anterior teeth with premature loss of primary anterior teeth, subject to prior authorization.

  • However, such employee may see the Union President or Shop Xxxxxxx before leaving the plant.

  • Definitions For the purpose of this Policy, the following definitions shall apply: Abutment is a tooth used to support a prosthetic device (bridges, partial dentures or overdentures).


More Definitions of Abutment

Abutment means natural ground that borders on either end of the dam structure. Right and left abutments are those on respective sides of the dam when an observer looks downstream.
Abutment means a structure placed on either side of a watercourse in order to support a bridge over a watercourse. “Active erosion site” means any significant erosion that is presently occurring which is directly related with the road prism, skid trail or watercourse crossings.
Abutment means a natural valley or canyon side against which the dam is built;
Abutment means a wall supporting the end of a Bridge or span and retaining the approach Fill.
Abutment means a natural valley or canyon side against which the dDam is built;¶
Abutment has the meaning given to such term in Recital E of this Amended and Restated Agreement.
Abutment means part of bridge substructure at either end of bridge which transfers loads from superstructure to foundation and provides lateral support for the approach roadway embankment.