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How do Linkspans Operate?

Linkspans are a class of drawbridges designed to connect a ship to shore. They can assist the transportation of passengers, vehicles, or cargo. You will find most linkspans at ferry terminals where they attach to large vessels via a series … Continue reading

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How to Effectively Clear your Drive of Snow and Ice

Clearing snow and ice from your drive is one of the best ways to prevent slips and falls in winter, and help to avoid injuries such as broken bones or sprains. It is easiest to move the snow while it … Continue reading

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Where and why are Helipads Used?

We’ve all seen them in the movies or on hospital dramas, but what are helipads and why are they used? Helipads are a small, flat area designed for helicopters to land on and take off from. They can be spotted … Continue reading

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How do Pontoon Bridges Work?

Pontoon bridges are a fantastic feat of imaginative engineering. Simply put, they consist of a section of road suspended on floating barges in order to facilitate the crossing of a body of water. They are typically used in situations where … Continue reading

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