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Record 1 1988-02-23

English

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

The second innovation in the Severn bridge is to be found in the design of its deck. All the older bridges had a conventional flat deck stiffened longitudinally and laterally by girders, usually of truss design. Described as a "torsion box", the Severn bridge deck is more like a continuous aerofoil.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts

Spanish

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