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Record 1 2012-01-03

English

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

Swing bridges revolve about a vertical axis on a pier, called the pivot pier, in the waterway.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

Massif de maçonnerie, situé le plus souvent au milieu du tablier, supportant un axe vertical permettant au tablier de pivoter sur lui-même pour ainsi dégager le passage et permettre la navigation.

OBS

Les ponts tournants pivotent autour d'un axe vertical placé sur une pile au milieu du tablier.

Key term(s)
  • pile pivot

Spanish

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