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Record 1 1988-03-18

English

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

The Sault Sainte Marie Bridge (1941), in Michigan, is a bascule that has an opening span of 336 feet (102 metres).

OBS

Span: a part between two supports (a bridge of four spans).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
CONT

On rencontre trois types principaux de ponts mobiles, les ponts levants, les ponts tournants, les ponts basculants. (...) Ponts levants. Le principe de ces ponts consiste à lever une travée mobile le long de deux pylônes fixes construits de part et d'autre de la passe.

OBS

Travée : partie d'un tablier entre deux appuis successifs.

Spanish

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