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Pamban Bridge's spans lift for a ship to pass

Ravi Sunderarajan

Rail Enthusiasts' Society

Rail Enthusiasts' Society
New Delhi, India

A bascule bridge or Scherzer span, is a moveable bridge with a counterweight that continuously balances a span/leaf, throughout its upward swing to provide clearance for boat traffic. It may be single or double leafed and Pamban bridge has two leaves.

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  • Title: Pamban Bridge's spans lift for a ship to pass
  • Creator: Ravi Sunderarajan

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