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counterweighted bascule bridge [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-10-31

English

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

The modern bascule bridge had its origin in the medieval drawbridge, used to provide passage over the defensive moats that enclosed some castles. Sketches for counterweighted bascule bridges were found among notes made by Leonardo da Vinci as early as 1500.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie construction (Militaire)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

Pont-levis dont le tablier est relié par des chaînes à un contrepoids permettant sa manœuvre.

OBS

Si l'on y retrouve le pont-levis se fermant sur les battants comme au Moyen-Age, il était ici manœuvré grâce à des contrepoids de fonte.

Spanish

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