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2. Simple suspension bridge - Wikipedia

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   Handrails are necessary because these bridges are prone to oscillate side to side and end to end. Rarely, the footrope (or footrope plus handrails) is combined with an overhead rope similar to a zip-line or cableway. In some cases, such as the Capilano Suspension Bridge, the primary supports form the handrails with the deck suspended below them ...

3. Dynamic rope - Wikipedia

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   A dynamic rope is a specially constructed, somewhat elastic rope used primarily in rock climbing, ice climbing, and mountaineering. This elasticity, or stretch, is the property that makes the rope dynamic —in contrast to a static rope that has only slight elongation under load. Greater elasticity allows a dynamic rope to more slowly absorb ...

4. Cable car (railway) - Wikipedia

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   A cable car (usually known as a cable tram outside North America) is a type of cable railway used for mass transit in which rail cars are hauled by a continuously moving cable running at a constant speed. Individual cars stop and start by releasing and gripping this cable as required. Cable cars are distinct from funiculars, where the cars are ...

5. Structural engineering - Wikipedia

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   Structural engineering is a sub-discipline of civil engineering in which structural engineers are trained to design the 'bones and joints' that create the form and shape of human-made structures. Structural engineers also must understand and calculate the stability, strength, rigidity and earthquake-susceptibility of built structures for ...

6. Lifeline (safety) - Wikipedia

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   A lifeline is a fall protection safety device in the form of an open fence composed of wire and stanchions secured around the perimeter of an area to prevent accidental falls. It is commonly found on sailboats [1] and construction sites, [2] as well as other situations where dangerous falls can occur, such as at scenic overlooks and in caves ...

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