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ANCHORAGE PILLAR [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-10-17

English

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

A pile that is located on the land side of a bulkhead or pier and anchors it through such devices as rods, cables, and chains.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
CONT

Les piles d'ancrage de ce pont ont été faites suivant la même méthode. Au fond de chacune d'elles a été disposée une grille horizontale à laquelle ont été fixés les éléments verticaux servant à l'ancrage des consoles du pont. Il ne restait qu'à noyer ces éléments en remplissant de béton les puits des piles.

Spanish

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