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Record 1 1987-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
CONT

The erection of modern long-span suspension bridges has become largely standardized engineering exercise, in which there are four distinct steps: 1. Construction of the tower and anchorage foundations; 2. Erection of the towers; 3. Fabrication and placing in position of the main cables; 4. Assembly of the roadway.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts

Spanish

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