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STEAM-OPERATED BRIDGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-11-03

English

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

Originally, movable bridges were operated by steam engines, and until recently, many still were. At least one former steam-operated bridge is operated by compressed air driving the old steam engine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
OBS

Les tabliers mobiles, devront comporter un équilibrage sous forme de contrepoids, de façon à éviter d'avoir à manœuvrer des charges trop lourdes (ponts levants et basculants) ou de soulager les organes d'articulation (ponts pivotants). Des organes de manœuvres (câbles, crémaillère, etc.) et d'entraînement (moteurs) sont nécessaires.

Spanish

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