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Term of the Road Dictionary

loading gauge

Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
Theme : Structures Other Structures and General Items
Definition : Profile above the rail or road tracks through which a rail or road vehicle and the load need to pass. Note: it is limited by the size of tunnels, bridges, and line side structures such as platforms, buildings and signalling equipment [EN 14943].

Lichtraumprofil

Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / German
Theme : Kunstbauten (syn. Ingenieurbauwerke DE; syn.Ingenierubau AT) Andere Kunstbauten und Allgemeiens
Definition : Profil oberhalb des Schienenwegs oder der Fahrbahn, durch das ein Zug oder Straßenfahrzeug und die Ladung hindurchpassen müssen. Anmerkung: eEs wird eingeschränkt durch die Größe von Tunneln, Brücken und Bauwerken entlang den Linien, wie z. B. Bahnsteigen, Gebäuden und Signalanlagen [EN 14943].