Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:exercise
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| gptkbp:academic_programs |
gptkb:Buro_Happold
considered a significant engineering achievement |
| gptkbp:art_installations |
features art installations around the site
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Scottish_Canals
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| gptkbp:awards |
won several engineering awards
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| gptkbp:capacity |
8 boats per rotation
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| gptkbp:challenges |
overcame significant engineering challenges during construction
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| gptkbp:community_events |
hosts community events and festivals
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
has a positive impact on local tourism
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| gptkbp:construction_started |
took 2 years to build
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| gptkbp:control_system |
computer-controlled operation
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of engineering innovation
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| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Archimedes_screw
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| gptkbp:educational_programs |
offers educational programs for schools
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| gptkbp:elevation |
24 meters
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| gptkbp:events |
hosts various events throughout the year
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| gptkbp:film_appearance |
featured in various films and documentaries
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| gptkbp:function |
connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal
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| gptkbp:guided_tours |
offers guided tours for visitors
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| gptkbp:has_public_transport |
accessible by bus and train
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| gptkbp:has_visitor_center |
has a visitor center with exhibits
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| gptkbp:height |
35 meters
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Falkirk Wheel
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
ancient water lifts
inspired by the shape of a wheel |
| gptkbp:length |
35 meters
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Falkirk,_Scotland
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| gptkbp:maintenance |
requires regular maintenance
has a dedicated maintenance team |
| gptkbp:material |
steel and concrete
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| gptkbp:mechanism_of_action |
counterweight system
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| gptkbp:opened |
gptkb:2002
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| gptkbp:opening_ceremony |
attended by Queen Elizabeth II
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| gptkbp:opening_hours |
open year-round
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| gptkbp:partnerships |
works with local businesses and organizations
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| gptkbp:project |
plans for future enhancements and projects.
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| gptkbp:safety_features |
equipped with safety features for operation
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| gptkbp:scenic_views |
provides scenic views of the surrounding area
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| gptkbp:squadrons |
accommodates various types of boats
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| gptkbp:sustainability |
uses renewable energy
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| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
yes
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| gptkbp:type |
rotating boat lift
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| gptkbp:visitors |
over 100,000 annually
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| gptkbp:water_management |
promotes water conservation practices
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| gptkbp:water_source |
uses water from the Union Canal
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
supports local wildlife habitats
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Falkirk
gptkb:The_Kelpies gptkb:Historic_Scotland |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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