Improvised traveler derrick used in erecting the Rio Doce bridge, in State of Espirito Santo, Brazil; largest sections to be handled weighed 6 tons and were about 30 ft. long; by means of 10-ton locomotive crane, girders making up last span were converted into traveler derrick.


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    Title :

    Derrick built of bridge members erects Brazilian bridge


    Additional title:

    Eng. News-Rec


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1930


    Size :

    2 pages


    Remarks:

    3 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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