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Primitive Cantilever bridge in British Columbia
Unique example of bridge construction which did service for 50 years, made by aboriginal Indians; clear span was 150 ft., and pathway 6 ft. wide, abutments being 100 ft. above water level; it was originally true cantilever, but later strengthened with scrap telegraph wire, until it was mixture of cantilever and suspension types.
Primitive Cantilever bridge in British Columbia
Unique example of bridge construction which did service for 50 years, made by aboriginal Indians; clear span was 150 ft., and pathway 6 ft. wide, abutments being 100 ft. above water level; it was originally true cantilever, but later strengthened with scrap telegraph wire, until it was mixture of cantilever and suspension types.
Primitive Cantilever bridge in British Columbia
Engineering
Engineering ; 130
1930
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Article (Journal)
English
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