Swing Bridge

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:academic_programs combines aesthetics with functionality
gptkbp:benefits minimal obstruction to water traffic
requires space for rotation
gptkbp:challenges requires precise alignment
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:steel
concrete
gptkbp:control_system can be automated or manual
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in films and literature
gptkbp:design can be manually or mechanically operated
gptkbp:environmental_impact affects local ecosystems during construction
gptkbp:example gptkb:Chicago's_Wells_Street_Bridge
gptkb:Rotterdam's_Willemsbrug
gptkb:The_Swing_Bridge_in_Amsterdam
gptkb:The_Swing_Bridge_in_Boston
gptkb:The_Swing_Bridge_in_Cape_Town
gptkb:The_Swing_Bridge_in_Glasgow
gptkb:The_Swing_Bridge_in_Hamburg
gptkb:The_Swing_Bridge_in_Lisbon
gptkb:The_Swing_Bridge_in_Melbourne
gptkb:The_Swing_Bridge_in_Mumbai
gptkb:The_Swing_Bridge_in_New_Orleans
gptkb:The_Swing_Bridge_in_Paris
gptkb:The_Swing_Bridge_in_San_Francisco
gptkb:The_Swing_Bridge_in_Seattle
gptkb:The_Swing_Bridge_in_Sydney
gptkb:The_Swing_Bridge_in_Toronto
The Swing Bridge in the UK
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:function allows passage of boats
gptkbp:has_variations can be single or double leaf
gptkbp:historical_significance important for maritime navigation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Swing Bridge
gptkbp:location often found in port cities
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular inspections
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action rotates around a pivot
gptkbp:modern_example gptkb:The_New_Swing_Bridge_in_Dubai
gptkbp:notable_examples The Old Swing Bridge in London
gptkbp:passenger_traffic can cause delays when opening
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance must comply with maritime laws
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:bridge
lift bridge
drawbridge
gptkbp:safety_features includes barriers to prevent accidents
gptkbp:tourist_attraction often visited by tourists
gptkbp:type movable bridge
gptkbp:used_in waterways
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:River_Tyne
gptkb:Belize_City
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5