A bridge span assembly can include multiple bridge spans, each of which can include a frame, a stabilizing member for engaging with construction equipment, and a coupling joint for attaching the frame to construction equipment with an elongate member. By attaching the bridge span assembly to construction equipment with the stabilizing member and coupling joint, an operator can place the bridge span assembly over an obstacle using only the construction equipment. The construction equipment or other equipment can then safely traverse the obstacle without causing damage to the obstacle or the construction equipment.

A bridge span assembly can include multiple bridge spans, each of which can include a frame, a stabilizing member for engaging with construction equipment, and a coupling joint for attaching the frame to construction equipment with an elongate member. By attaching the bridge span assembly to construction equipment with the stabilizing member and coupling joint, an operator can place the bridge span assembly over an obstacle using only the construction equipment. The construction equipment or other equipment can then safely traverse the obstacle without causing damage to the obstacle or the construction equipment.

A support structure including a tension-compression element is composed of tension-compression bars that are connected in real joints as well as tension straps that extend from one joint to another. The outermost tension-compression bars are connected in one respective knot. Two pressurized hollow members that are surrounded by a cover are arranged on both sides of a plane that extends through the tension-compression element such that the linear tensions generated in the cover preload the tension straps on the plane of the tension-compression element, secure the tension-compression bars against bending, and stabilize the joints. The linear tensioning components that extend perpendicular to said plane of symmetry strut the tension-compression element against lateral bending. Air-tight, optionally elastic pneumatic elements can be inserted into the hollow members.

A telescopic access bridge includes a unit provided therewith, and a method therefor. The telescopic access bridge comprises a base unit, an elevating unit having a first end with a first hinged connection to the base unit and a second end, and a bridge comprising a main bridge part and a telescopic bridge part. The bridge has one end with a second hinged connection to the second end of the elevating unit.

An aircraft boarding apparatus has a passenger bridge that has a confinement structure coupled to the second passenger bridge. The confinement structure exerts a ground-anchoring effect on the second passenger bridge to offset the ultralight configuration of the passenger bridge.

An aircraft boarding apparatus has a passenger bridge that has a confinement structure coupled to the second passenger bridge. The confinement structure exerts a ground-anchoring effect on the second passenger bridge to offset the ultralight configuration of the passenger bridge.

A modular system for constructing an elevated pathway includes a first pathway segment comprising a first elevated platform portion; first edge supports to bare a load of the first elevated platform portion, wherein the first edge supports contact a ground surface and create a grade separation between the ground surface and a bottom side of the first elevated platform portion; and a first joint. The modular system also includes a second pathway segment comprising: a second elevated platform portion; second edge supports to bare a load of the second elevated platform portion, wherein the second edge supports contact the ground surface and create a grade separation between the ground surface and a bottom side of the second elevated platform portion; and a second joint to attach to the first joint to limit a motion of the second pathway segment relative to the first pathway segment.

A novel system and related methods for sequentially deploying, in automated or semi-automated fashion, a strip of a plurality of truss bays with integral solar panels from a moving carrier onto a surface being traversed, resulting in a long, contiguous truss structure laid upon on the surface. The solar panels are angled at a predetermined orientation for solar operation at the deployment location. The carrier is easily and quickly reloaded with another set of truss bays for repeated deployment of a series of strips of solar truss structures in a solar array. The solar array thus is constructed in substantially less time and with substantially less labor that conventional support racking in the filed using prior art piece-wise assembly operations.

A movable and dynamic work after construction linking two points separated by a natural or man-made obstacle, allows the permanent crossing of this obstacle. The work includes a deformable apron (1) which extends between said two points. The work comprises a set of elongated elements (2, 3). An assembly of several pairs of elements (2, 3) is disposed along the apron (1). The work comprises drive means (8) disposed at one end or at both ends of said work for adjusting the apron (1) lengthwise. The drive means (8) are arranged so that, when the means (8) are actuated, they drive the assembly of the pairs of elements (2, 3), so as to bulge the central portion of the apron (1) when the means (8) are actuated.

A movable and dynamic work after construction linking two points separated by a natural or man-made obstacle, allows the permanent crossing of this obstacle. The work includes a deformable apron (1) which extends between said two points. The work comprises a set of elongated elements (2, 3). An assembly of several pairs of elements (2, 3) is disposed along the apron (1). The work comprises drive means (8) disposed at one end or at both ends of said work for adjusting the apron (1) lengthwise. The drive means (8) are arranged so that, when the means (8) are actuated, they drive the assembly of the pairs of elements (2, 3), so as to bulge the central portion of the apron (1) when the means (8) are actuated.