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Record 1 1988-06-13

English

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

In Germany, where post-World War II reconstruction provided engineers with a unique opportunity to display skill and originality in the field of bridge design, it has been found that for general road bridges of under 200 m. span the steel box girder is usually most economical.

OBS

Box girder or box beam: A hollow, square or rectangular girder made of steel or light alloy, or reinforced or prestressed concrete, or timber. Steel box girders caused alarm in the early 1970s because two bridges which were being built then collapsed ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques de la construction métallique
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts

Spanish

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