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Term of the Road Dictionary

maintenance cradle

Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
Theme : Structures Bridges
Definition : Mobile platform generally hydraulically operated and mounted on a vehicle, which can be articulated to permit the inspection of the less accessible parts of a structure (e.g. the cables of suspension and cable-stayed bridges).
Synonyms : cherry picker

Hubbühne

Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / German
Theme : Kunstbauten (syn. Ingenieurbauwerke DE; syn.Ingenierubau AT) Brücken
Definition : Eine mobile Plattform, die im Allgemeinen hydraulisch arbeitet und auf einem Fahrzeug montiert ist. Sie kann so gelenkt werden, dass es die Inspektion von weniger zugänglichen Bauteilen erlaubt (z. B. die Kabel der Hänge- und Schrägseilbrücke).