Tuesday, 2 May 2017

[www.keralites.net] Movable Bridges Around The World!

 

Movable Bridges Around The World!

It never ceases to amaze me the clever solutions engineers can think of. Movable bridges are one such example of man overcoming a body of water with technology. These innovative bridges allow for pedestrians, cyclist and even cars to use the bridge most of the time, but can also quickly move up or to the side, to allow for water traffic to pass through.

1. Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas, France



 

This sophisticated bridge in Bordeaux France can boast the title of Europe's longest vertical lift bridge, with four traffic lanes and an outboard sidewalk and bicycle lane. The lift structure has four independent pylons towers supporting the span weight, and can lift to a height of 50 meters (164 feet).

2. Gateshead Millennium Bridge, UK



 

Spanning the River Tyne, this bridge is nicknamed the Winking Eye Bridge because of its eye-shaped look when in motion. The bridge has a deck for pedestrians and cyclists, and a supporting arch. The bridge rotates as a single structure, with the arch lowering and the deck rising, counterbalancing each other, forming a pathway for water traffic.

3. Vizcaya Bridge, Spain



 


The Vizcaya Bridge in Biscay, Spain connects the two towns of Portugalete and Las Arenas over the Ibaizabal River. The locals refer to the bridge as Puente Colgante, meaning suspension bridge, even though it is a transporter bridge, with a different structure. This bridge also happens to be the world's oldest transporter bridge, as it was built in 1893. Its gondola can transport six cars, as well as passengers and cyclists.

4. Submersible Bridges, Corinth Canal, Greece



 

The Corinth Canal was built between 1881 and 1893 and was quite an achievement in its day. The canal went on to save ships a 700 km (435mile) journey because they no longer needed to go around the Peloponnesian peninsula. It's very narrow and can only accommodate one ship at a time. The submersible bridges were built in 1988 and their decks are lowered 8 meters (26ft) below the water, allowing for tall shipping vessels to use the canal.

5. Puente de la Mujer, Argentina



 

This rotating footbridge in commercial Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, is known in Spanish as "The Women's Bridge". This 800 ton pedestrian bridge has two fixed sections and a middle section which rotates 90⁰ in order to allow for the water traffic to pass.

6. River Hull Footbridge, UK



 

This footbridge in Hull, Yorkshire, is also known as the Scale Lane Bridge. An exciting feature of this bridge is that it rotates while pedestrians are still on it. The bridge takes two minutes to open or close for water traffic and offers pedestrians a unique experience of the city. At night, the bridge's lights turn on and off while the bridge moves, making for a fascinating light show.

7. El Ferdan Railway Bridge, Egypt



 

Egypt's El Ferdan Railway Bridge, resting over the Suez Canal, connects the Sinai Peninsula with mainland Egypt. This bridge is 335m (1,100 feet) and is the world's longest swing bridge. It takes 30 minutes to open or close. It remains open for water traffic and is only closed when the train needs to cross the canal.

8. Hörn Bridge, Germany



 

Kiel Germany's Horn River features a folding bridge, with a three-segment bascule. The innovative bridge folds into an "N" shape. The bridge is nicknamed Klappt-Nix-Brücke, meaning Fold-not Bridge because initially it experienced many malfunctions.

9. Foryd Harbor Bridge, UK



 

This modern bridge operates a bit like a sailing boat with a mast, rigging system, cables and pulley mechanism. This eye-catching pedestrian bridge is located in the seaside resort town of Rhyl on the coast of Wales.

10. Slauerhoffbrug, Netherlands

This tail bridge is located in the city of Leeuwarden and is nicknamed the Flying Drawbridge. This yellow and blue automatic bascule bridge has a pylon which can quickly raise the deck, allowing for water traffic to pass, while only briefly delaying road movement.

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[www.keralites.net] These Things Will Tell You If He Loves You Back Or Not!

 

These Things Will Tell You If He Loves You Back Or Not!

Sitting on a park bench, watching couples romancing on a bright,sunny day, I'm sure you're wondering about the love of your life; wondering if he reciprocates the love you shower him with.

How are you to delve into the depth of his tangled mind and understand his feelings for you? You tell your heart to calm down and not over think but as we know, the heart has a mind of it's own which is completely oblivious to what you think is logical.

Instead of a mental tussle with yourself why not start looking out for actual signs to figure out if he loves you back or not?

Here, let us help you ease your mind and figure out what you want to do.

1. He looks at you in a way no one ever does.

The way he looks at you, it send shivers down your spine (in the nicest way possible) and makes your heart flutter, no matter how old it has gotten, the jitters never die. The way his eyes only have shine for you is something you will never get over.

2. He tries to make a lot of plans with you.

Even when you don't initiate, he makes plans with you on his own and finds excuses to spend more time with you. Dinner plans, movies, or just hanging out; you are always his first priority.

3. He looks out for you.

Our friends are always on the look out for us, but he is there in a special way. Seeing you stuck in a situation that gets you to be a nervous wreck makes him feel as bad as you and you can see that on his face every time.

4. You are on the top of his priority list.

It doesn't matter where he is and what you want, his priority list has you on the top. So, every time you need something, you know that there's someone who will be there for you in an instant.

5. He notices little things.

 

The joys in life are in finding little things that you love, and this is exactly what he does. He focuses on the tiniest of details and makes sure he remembers them for you.

From the candy flavour you love to your current favourite song, he is aware of each and everything about you and even plan little gestures to see a smile on your face.

6. He doesn't mind keeping in touch with you all day.

Whether you meet, talk through whatsapp or on a call, he is always in touch with you in every moment.

That's a clear sign, can't you see?

7. He never gives up.

He is very stubborn and crazy when it comes to loving you. So, whether it is a movie plan, group project or just a silly dinner, he makes sure everything goes well and doesn't give up.

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[www.keralites.net] Mark Twain Had a Lot to Say About Almost Everything

 

Mark Twain was many things: A great American novelist, a lecturer, a philosopher. He was fascinated with technology and science, and loved talking about philosophy and the world around us. But above all he was a man of words and wit. He is definitely one of the people we most to read quotes from, sometimes just for the fun of his rapier wit.

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