pgk Posted May 23, 2018 Share #1 Posted May 23, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) When the World's first long tubular bridge structure was built by Stephenson, the sections were floated into place and then lifted using hydraulic rams (http://menaibridges.co.uk/history/britannia-bridge/britannia-bridge-questions/). One failed and this section of the failed ram is still sitting near the bridge on its plinth although nothing explains what it is. To give an idea of the forces involved, the metal must be about 10 inches thick where it failed. It must have been a spectacular explosion. M9 c/w 35mm pre-aspheric Summilux. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/284879-for-those-interested-in-the-hazards-of-victorian-engineering/?do=findComment&comment=3523810'>More sharing options...
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stuny Posted May 23, 2018 Share #2 Posted May 23, 2018 Thank you for the info. This was the forerunner of an over-highway bridge that was put in place by much newer means recently in the US, and which failed not long after its installation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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