Department, War
Fixed Steel Panel Bridge - Bailey Type: TM 5 - 277
- ISBN 13:
- 9781940453125
- author:
- Department, War
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Periscope Film LLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 88
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, Military Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Bailey Bridge: A Portable, Pre-Fabricated Truss Bridge Developed by the British during World War II, the Bailey Bridge is a type of portable, pre-fabricated, truss bridge that has seen extensive use by military engineering units. Its design allows for easy construction without the need for special tools or heavy equipment, making it an ideal solution for temporary crossings. The bridges' structural elements are lightweight and compact, enabling them to be easily transported and erected without the use of cranes. With a strong enough capacity to carry military loads, including tanks, the Bailey Bridge has proven to be a reliable and versatile solution in various applications. This technical manual, created in 1943, provides valuable insights into the bridge's design and capabilities, as well as guidance on bridge maintenance and traffic control.