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tubular arch bridge [1 record]

Record 1 1988-06-28

English

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

The first American to use steel for bridge building was James Eads, who constructed a tubular steel arch bridge across the Mississippi River at St. Louis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

Pont dont les éléments porteurs principaux sont des tubes formant des arches.

Spanish

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