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Record 1 2012-01-04

English

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

A bridge designed to rest permanently on ground supports with no movable parts, as distinct from a bascule or lift bridge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

Pont rigide reposant en permanence sur ses appuis au sol, ne comportant aucune partie mobile.

CONT

La plupart des ponts sont fixes. Il existe aussi des ponts mobiles, utilisés essentiellement pour franchir une passe navigable lorsque la voie portée ne peut être surélevée suffisamment pour permettre le passage des bateaux.

OBS

pont fixe : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Túneles, viaductos y puentes
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