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Term of the Road Dictionary

vertical lift bridge

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
  • Theme : Structures Bridges
  • Definition : Movable bridge in which the whole deck is lifted vertically at both ends, usually on two towers, to a sufficient height to permit boats to pass underneath.
  • Synonyms : lift bridge

Hubbrücke

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / German
  • Theme : Kunstbauten (syn. Ingenieurbauwerke DE; syn.Ingenierubau AT) Brücken
  • Definition : Eine bewegliche Brücke, bei der die gesamte Brückentafel vertikal an beiden Enden, im Allgemeinen an zwei Pylonen, auf eine erforderliche Höhe angehoben wird, um Schiffen die Durchfahrt darunter zu ermöglichen.

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