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SELF-ANCHORED SUSPENSION BRIDGE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-03-09

English

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

A suspension bridge without anchorages, whose cables are attached to the ends of the stiffening girders beyond the towers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

pont suspendu dans lequel la traction horizontale développée par les extrémités des câbles est reportée dans la longueur du tablier, les massifs d'ancrage n'ayant plus à équilibrer qu'une force verticale de soulèvement.

Spanish

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