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Record 1 2013-08-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Constructed Works
  • Electric Rotary Machines - Types
  • Wind Energy
DEF

A mast which can be raised using proper equipment such as gin poles or an electric winch.

OBS

It is provided with a hinge at the base which makes maintenance easier.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de constructions
  • Machines tournantes électriques - types
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Mât articulé dont l'érection s'effectue en faisant appel à de l'équipement approprié, notamment une chèvre verticale ou un treuil électrique, et qui bascule à sa base sur une charnière, ce qui en facilite l'entretien.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de construcciones
  • Máquinas rotativas eléctricas - tipos
  • Energía eólica
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