Abutment

Abutment refers to – that part of the end-wall of a bridge which supports the main beams or arch above. It is a structure which built to support the lateral pressure of an arch or a span. This structure is also seen at the left and right sides of a door of the building. 

Reference: An Elementary Scientific and Technical Dictionary

What is Abutment?

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