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shifting frame [2 records]

Record 1 1994-11-28

English

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

Before launch a shifting frame is extended towards the gap and a hydraulic support is lowered. Once the shifting frame is in position the bridge is pushed across the gap to its full width, all the while being supported on the shifting frame, before the far end is lowered to rest on the opposite bank.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie (Militaire)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
CONT

Un système hydraulique soulève légèrement la demi-travée supérieure pour permettre le poussage à l'extérieur de la demi-travée inférieure qui pendant toute l'opération est soutenue par un portique.

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-11-28

English

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

Before launch a shifting frame is extended towards the gap and a hydraulic support is lowered.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie (Militaire)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
CONT

Sous la demi-travée suspendue en porte-à-faux, on fait coulisser un bâti-support jusqu'au bord de la coupure où il s'appuie au sol sur des vérins.

Spanish

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