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Electric power and wind in a 1916 bridge test—how two motors keep a bascule leaf moving smoothly.
This study explains how a pair of compact dc motors, gears, and a simple control system were used to raise and lower a two-leaf bascule bridge. It focuses on the Webster Avenue bridge and the wind and weather conditions that affect performance, offering practical insight into early 20th‑century bridge engineering.
Readers will see how researchers designed a testing setup, measured power use, compared parallel and individual motor loading, and evaluated wind effects. The material covers the apparatus, the data methods, and the kinds of findings engineers relied on to improve reliability and efficiency in movable bridges.
- How the two motors operate in parallel and what that means for load sharing
- How power consumption relates to the leaf’s angle and motion
- The role of wind in raising or lowering the leaf and its impact on energy use
- The instruments and methods used to record motion, power, and wind pressure
Ideal for readers interested in historical engineering studies, early electric motor applications, and the practical testing methods behind bridge design.
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Power Consumption Tests of a Bascule Bridge (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents an in-depth investigation into the operation of bascule bridges. The author, an expert in bridge engineering, explores the challenges and solutions involved in the design and construction of these moveable bridges. Through a series of innovative tests, the author gathers valuable data on the power consumption, balance, and efficiency of a modern bascule bridge. The insights gained from these tests provide a deeper understanding of the forces and factors that affect the operation of these structures, leading to improvements in their design and optimization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330625057_0
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Power Consumption Tests of a Bascule Bridge Classic Reprint
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