Bailey bridge

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Definition of Bailey bridge

: a bridge designed for rapid construction from interchangeable latticed panels of high-tensile steel that are coupled with alloy steel pins set into ready-made holes to form girders and laid double or triple or superposed to suit the span and load

First Known Use of Bailey bridge

1942, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Bailey bridge

After Sir Donald C. Bailey, born 1901 English engineer who designed it

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