The rolling lift bridge is a form of bascule bridge, the characteristics of which are simplicity of working and inexpensiveness of construction.

A bascule bridge (also referred to as a drawbridge or a lifting bridge) is a moveable bridge with a counterweight that continuously balances a span, or leaf, throughout its upward swing to …

This article describes the advantages of movable bridges, the origins of misalignment in these bridges, and the various problems created by misalignment in rolling lift, vertical lift, and …

William Scherzer received a U.S. Patent for a rolling lift bascule in 1893, which became known as a rolling lift bridge, and that term is still used. The leaf motion is due to rotation about a …

Rolling Lift Bridges in Practice: Historical Foundations and Modern Application addresses a critical gap in contemporary bridge engineering literature by offering both a historical framework and a …

Built in 1934 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as part of a project to widen and deepen the canal, the bridge is known as a rolling lift, which has a moveable leaf that rolls back on …

The rolling lift type bascule bridge is unique in that it both pivots and translates away from the navigation channel as the bridge leaf rolls open. This results, typically, in unlimited vertical …

While the basic design of the Scherzer rolling lift bridge remains largely unchanged, modern technology has significantly improved its operation and efficiency.

Jun 3, 2021 · Invented by Theodor Rall, this sub-type combines some of the features of the Strauss heel trunnion with the rolling lift type. The trunnion about which the span pivots is …

Of all of the advantages of the Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge, probably the most important from the standpoint of practical application to commercial uses is its adaptability.