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Tczew / bridge

by Adam Welber

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Adam Welber, on May 2, 2009, said:

Wikipedia:

Old Wisla Bridge (completed 1857)

International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark

This historic bridge is the first example of a long span lattice-truss bridge on the european mainland. By combining the original american idea of wooden trusses with the tubular concept of the Britannia bridge, Wales. A new type of dense lattice truss structure made iron was developed. This pattern of engineering was then disseminated throughout the continent

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    • Camera: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
    • Taken on 2007/10/02 16:21:31
    • Exposure: 0.005s (1/200)
    • Focal Length: 10.00mm
    • F/Stop: f/8.000
    • ISO Speed: ISO100
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