The medium to transfer loads from superstructure to substructure is called a) Abutment b) Bed block c) Bearing d) Pier

The medium to transfer loads from superstructure to substructure is called a) Abutment
b) Bed block
c) Bearing
d) Pier
by

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c) Bearing
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