Bascule Bridges – ‘Rocking’ the World Since 1894 – The Bridge …
WEBIn this edition of The Bridge Guy, we’ll examine the bascule bridge type – one of the three most common types of modern movable bridge. While the bascule type is broad, all of them have the common trait of rotating about a horizontal line laid transverse to …
Bascule Bridges - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
WEBA bascule bridge is a kind of widely used moveable bridge whose main girders can be lifted together with deck about the hinge located at the end of the span. Depending on the bridge width, the bascule bridge can be designed as either single or double leafed.
Bascule bridge | engineering | Britannica
WEBThe drawbridge, or bascule, is the best known; it may be single- or double-leafed. It originated in medieval Europe, probably Normandy, as a defensive feature of castles and towns. It was operated by a counterweight and winch.
What is a Bascule Bridge? (with pictures) - AllTheScience
WEBMay 21, 2024 · A bascule bridge is a type of drawbridge consisting of two counterweighted leaves or spans which pivot upward on a horizontal axis to allow boat traffic to pass underneath. The counterweights help balance each side of the bridge during the upward swing, which assists in the lifting motion.
WEBBascule bridge is a suitable type of movable bridge for most situations. Not only does it structurally sound and reliable but also both construction and operation can be carried out
Movable bridge | Definition, Examples, History, & Facts
WEBThe drawbridge, or bascule, is the best known; it may be single- or double-leafed. It originated in medieval Europe, probably Normandy, as a defensive feature of castles and towns. It was operated by a counterweight and winch.
Bascule Bridges: Key Features And Famous Worldwide Examples
WEBNov 8, 2023 · A bascule bridge is a type of bridge that can be raised to provide clearance for waterway traffic, and may sometimes also be referred to as a lifting bridge or a drawbridge. It makes use of a counterweight to balance a …
The Trunnion Bascule Bridge: Technology That Changed Chicago
WEBSep 30, 2013 · Chicago engineers modified the bascule (French for seesaw) bridge to come up with the perfect design. The trunnion bascule design, also known as the Chicago Bridge, is popular in river cities throughout the world.
Tower Bridge | Description, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBTower Bridge, movable bridge of the double-leaf bascule (drawbridge) type that spans the River Thames between the Greater London boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Southwark. It is a distinct landmark that aesthetically complements the Tower of London, which it adjoins.
What Are Bascule Bridges? | Autoquip
WEBAug 26, 2022 · Bascule Bridges, more commonly known as drawbridges, are certainly not new, dating back in their original design to ancient times. They are designed to create safe passage for vehicles, cargo, and pedestrians when an open gap prevents access over land, a railway spur, water, or even from a dock-to-truck loading platform.
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