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cantilever bridge

/ˈkæntɪliːvər brɪdʒ/

Traducción: Puente cuya estructura se sostiene mediante vigas en voladizo (consolas) ancladas solo por un extremo, sin necesidad de apoyos centrales en cada tramo; se usa para salvar luces largas.

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/ˈkæntɪliːvər brɪdʒ/C1formaltechnical
  • esPuente cuya estructura se sostiene mediante vigas en voladizo (consolas) ancladas solo por un extremo, sin necesidad de apoyos centrales en cada tramo; se usa para salvar luces largas.

A bridge structure where each span is supported by projecting beams (cantilevers) anchored at only one end, often used for long crossings without central supports.

  1. Structural bridge typeC1formal

    A bridge built using cantilevers, which are horizontal structures supported only at one end, often used for long spans.

    espuente en voladizo

    • The Forth Bridge in Scotland is a famous example of a cantilever bridge.
    • Engineers designed a cantilever bridge to cross the deep valley.
    • Cantilever bridges are often used where a central support is not possible.