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Record 1 1988-03-18

English

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

In vertical-lift bridges, the span remains horizontal and is lifted by means of counterweighted cables that pass over the end towers. The Arthur Kill Bridge is of this type ... it has a lifting span of 558 feet (170 metres).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
CONT

Successeurs des anciens ponts transbordeurs que la lenteur de leur exploitation tend à faire disparaître, les ponts mobiles à travée levante ou basculante s'imposent pour le franchissement de rivières navigables dont les rives basses ne présentent pas une dénivellation permettant la construction d'un pont à tirant d'air suffisant sans que les viaducs d'accès ne grèvent exagérément le coût de l'ouvrage.

Spanish

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