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	Cleveland Bridge - Tsing Ma
		Tsing Ma Bridge carries twin three lane carriageways and two railtracks over the Ma Wan Channel in Hong Kong Harbour to connect the new international airport at Chep Lap Kok to the centre of Hong Kong.
		Cleveland Bridge was the lead contractor, in the international joint venture, for construction of the bridge superstructure with two 1.1m diameter cables and the continuous steel deck weighing over 30 tonnes/metre.
		From Tsing Ma Bridge the Cleveland Bridge team moved on to build the longest span bridge in China, the Jiangyin Yangtze River Bridge — at 1385m it is 8m greater than Tsing Ma.
	www.clevelandbridge.com /tsing-ma.html (318 words)

	Tsing Ma Bridge
		The Tsing Ma Bridge, which spans 1377m across the busy Ma Wan Channel, is the second longest bridge in the world after the Humber Bridge in Britain.
		The Tsing Ma Bridge was designed to carry two three-lane carriageways on the upper deck and two railway tracks on the lower deck.
		The deck of the Tsing Ma bridge is pin-jointed to the reinforced concrete structure of the Ma Wan viaduct at one end and rests on a sliding joint which also acts as the expansion joint at the other end of Tsing Yi.
	www.cityu.edu.hk /CIVCAL/book/bridge.html (1659 words)

	Bridges / Tunnels
		The Tsing Ma Bridge is a combined highway and railway suspension bridge consisting of two portal-type concrete towers, each 200 meters tall, that support the bridge's 2,172-meter length (1,377-meter clear span).
		The Bridge was commissioned by The Government of Hong Kong, Highways Department (Government).
		As a result of Contractor-proposed changes to the suspension cable, bridge deck (from cast-in-place concrete for each segment to precast panels for each segment) and cable anchorage, the design of the structural steel was changed.
	www.nielsen-wurster.com /bridges___tunnels.htm (412 words)

	Tsing Ma Bridge - Hong Kong Travel - Travel to China
		Tsing Ma Bridge (青馬大橋) of Hong Kong is the world's fifth longest suspension bridge.
		The Tsing Ma Bridge links Tsing Yi island on the east to Ma Wan island on the west.
		The objectives of the wind tunnel studies were to demonstrate the safety of the structure under construction and once completed, both with respect to aerodynamic stability as well as the possible effects of extreme typhoon wind speeds.
	www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Tsing_Ma_Bridge (1438 words)

	Brujula.Net - Your Latin Stating Point (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Tsing Ma Bridge of Hong Kong is the world's fifth longest suspension bridge.
		The Lantau Link, of which the bridge is an integral part, was opened on April 27, 1997.
		Approach span on Tsing Yi side - similar in form and cross-section to the suspended deck, but the approach span was supported on piers instead of cable-support.
	www.brujula.net /english/wiki/Tsing_Ma_Bridge.html (1211 words)

	lupu Bridge in Shanghai, China is the longest Arch Bridge in the World
		This is contrast to earlier steel arch bridges, where the "arch rib" is in the form of steel trusses, as shown in the following photographs.
		The completion of the bridge in 1957 marked one of Communist China's first great engineering achievements, because until then all road and rail traffic had to be laboriously ferried across the river.
		The second bridge, built of press-stressed concrete, has a central span of 400 meters long with double bridgeheads and two cabled sides.The Wuhan Second Changjiang River Bridge is 4,678 meters in length (including 1,877 meters of the main bridge) and 26.5 to 33.5 meters in width.
	www.chinapage.org /bridge/shanghai/lupu/lupu.html (646 words)

	Tsing Ma Bridge : Tsing Ma Bridge, Hong Kong
		The Tsing Ma Bridge (青馬大橋) is one of the world's longest suspension bridge.
		It is a part of the Lantau Link, which connects the Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to the urban areas.
		With a main span of 1,377 metres (4,518 ft) and a height of 206 metres, it is the world's longest suspension bridge carrying both road and rail traffic.
	www.mik.fastload.org /ts/Tsing_Ma_Bridge,_Hong_Kong.html (177 words)

	Hong Kong Travel Guide,Photos,Reviews
		Hong Kong perches on the edge of mainland China occupying an anomalous position as a territory straddling two worlds.
		Hong Kong consists of four sections: Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, the New Territories and the Outlying Islands.
		Recognizable from most Hong Kong dollar notes, the bizarre profile of Norman Foster's masterpiece may not look monumental on banknote paper, but in the flesh (or steel) it is tremendous.
	chinatownconnection.com /travel_hong_kong.htm (1297 words)

	Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		For example, it may be a bridge carrying a highway and forbidden for pedestrians and bicycles, or a pedestrian bridge, possibly also for bicycles.
		An aqueduct is a bridge that carries water, resembling a viaduct, which is a bridge that connects points of equal height.
		Bridges may be classified by how the four forces of tension, compression, bending and shear are distributed through their structure.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bridge (1174 words)

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		And fittingly enough, The University of Hong Kong (HKU), as one of the best universities in the Asia-Pacific region, was overwhelmingly endorsed as the host in June 1999 at Manchester, England, by the International Lexical Functional Grammar Association.
		The University of Hong Kong is one of the leading international comprehensive research universities in the Asia-Pacific region, with more than 100 departments and sub-divisions of studies and learning.
		The conference venue is on the campus of the University of Hong Kong.
	www.hku.hk /linguist/research/LFG2001.html (878 words)

	TSING MA BRIDGE
		Hong Kong's Tsing Ma Bridge has two decks and carries both road and rail traffic.
		It is part of the Lantau Link, which, with three long span bridges links the New Territories and Check Lap Kok, where the Hong Kong International Airport is located.
		The total weight of concrete used in the Tsing Yi anchorage is 200,000 tonnes and Ma Wan Anchorage is 250,000 tonnes.
	tiger.towson.edu /~jchen1/TSING_MA_BRIDGE.html (852 words)

	Hong Kong Photo Gallery - Sham Tseng & Tsing Ma Area
		The Tsing Ma Bridge has a main span of 1,377 metres and concrete towers that are 206 metres tall.
		The 1,177m long Ting Kau Bridge and the 500m long dual Approach Viaduct form a vital link in Hong Kong's new Route 3, connecting Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the new airport at Chek Lap Kok to the New Territories and the mainland.
		The outstanding features of this unique cable stayed bridge are the 3 towers with heights of 170m, 194m, and 158m, located on the Ting Kau headland, on a reclaimed island in Rambler Channel and on the north-west Tsing Yi shoreline respectively.
	www.globalphotos.org /hk-tsingma.htm (565 words)

	HONG KONG VR TOUR - VTHAWAII.COM
		This is the place where Hong Kong's legendary non-stop pace and spirit are at their zenith.
		The 78-storey Central Plaza, for example, is the fourth tallest building in Asia, while the Hong Kong Arts Centre is a well-equipped arts complex boasting a theatre, a concert hall, a cinema, exhibition halls, galleries, a broadcasting studio and rehearsal studios.
		The Tsing Ma Bridge in Hong Kong opened to the public in May, 1997, and has a main span of 1,377 m.
	www.vthawaii.com /EXTRA/HONGKONG/HongKong/HK2.html (416 words)

	Tsing Ma Bridge,Hong Kong
		The Tsing Ma Gigantic Bridge stretching from Tsing Yi Isle to Ma Wan (Bay), 22,000 meters long, is the longest suspension bridge for both vehicle and railway purposes in the world.
		The Tsing Yi Trunkroute Viewing Terrace to the northwest of Tsing Yi Isle and the Visiting Guest Centre are places for watching and familiarizing with the Tsing Ma Gigantic Bridge with entertainment.
		Linking Tsing Yi and Lantau's transportation, another bridge known as Kap Shui Man Bridge, 1670 meters long, is also the longest hoisting cabled bridge providing for both vehicle traffic and railway transportation.
	www.orientaltravel.com /province/city/area/HK_Tsing_Ma_Bridge.htm (194 words)

	SCENIC SPOTS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Hong Kong is a very beautiful city and it where I grew up at.
		Hong Kong is a very charming city that anyone would fall in love with because of the delicious foods and spectacular sights to behold.
		This is the Tsing Ma Bridge in Hong Kong, it is the world's sixth largest suspension bridge.
	tiger.towson.edu /~jchen1/SCENIC_SPOTS.html (197 words)

	Sightseeing and Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		If a particularly severe typhoon struck Hong Kong and the bridge had to be closed to road traffic, the trains would still be able to get through in either direction with passengers and their luggage.
		The key to accomplish this was the Tsing Ma Bridge which leapfrogs the islands of Tsing Yi and Ma Wan, linking up with a lesser bridge in one direction and a tunnel beneath a housing estate in the other.
		Maritime Square in Tsing Yi is a fascinating combination of Hong Kong old and new.
	www.asia-planet.net /hongkong/kwaitsing.htm (523 words)

	Tsingma bridges
		Erection of temporary footbridges, or catwalks, between the two towers of Tsing Ma Bridge is expected to be completed in June 1994, enabling spinning of the main cables to begin in July 1994.
		The bridge deck will be suspended from two main cables passing over the main towers and secured into massive concrete anchorages at each end, on Tsing Yi and Ma Wan islands.
		The bridge deck, formed by 96 fabricated steel sections measuring some 40m wide by 7.3m deep, is supported at intervals of 18m throughout is length by suspenders connected to the main cables.
	www.cse.polyu.edu.hk /~ctbridge/case/tsingma.htm (397 words)

	Tsing Ma Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is the world's sixth largest suspension bridge.
		Tsing Ma Bridge description from City University, Hong Kong
		Tsing Ma Bridge description from HK Polytechnic University
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tsing_Ma_Bridge (1534 words)

	Structurae [en]: Tsing Ma Bridge (1997)
		The Tsing Ma Bridge is one of the three long span bridges linking the New Territories in Hong Kong with the Island of Chep Lap Kok, where the territory's new airport is located.
		The deflections of the bridge are 4.7 meters in the vertical; 1.3 meters due to temperature changes; 4.4 meters laterally due to wind.
		Longitudinal movement is at ±835 millimetres at the Tsing Yi abutment.
	en.structurae.de /structures/data/index.cfm?id=s0000082 (526 words)

	Tsing Ma suspension Bridge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The bridge stretches from Tsing Yi island to Ma Wan island and has a fully suspended main span of 1.377km supported by two portal braced reinforced concrete towers 206 m high.
		it is the longest bridge in the world to carry both a road and rail span.
		The 40 metre wide hybrid truss/box bridge deck has two three lane carriageways on it's upper level for road traffic and on the lower (internal) deck there is two rail tracks and two protected emergency lanes for road traffic in typhoon conditions.
	www.yee.co.uk /Oldsite/tsing_ma_suspension_bridge.htm (267 words)

	TravelApe.com Western Shoreline of Hong Kong and Tsing Ma Bridge Cruise in Hong Kong
		TravelApe.com Western Shoreline of Hong Kong and Tsing Ma Bridge Cruise in Hong Kong
		Western Shoreline of Hong Kong and Tsing Ma Bridge Cruise Hong Kong
		Western Shoreline of Hong Kong and Tsing Ma Bridge Cruise
	deals.travelape.com /hong-kong/western-shoreline-of-hong-kong-and-tsing-ma-bridge-cruise/tours/71824-34507.html (359 words)

	Hong Kong Travel Guide \| LukeTravels.com
		If your stay in Hong Kong is limited to only a day or few hours, there are still many sights you can experience.
		LOK MA CHAU: The vista stretches from the farmlands bordering Shenzhen River to the modern skyline of Shenzhen City in the distance.
		TSING MA BRIDGE: A scenic drive through the longest road / rail suspension bridge in the world.
	www.luketravels.com /hong-kong/guide-c.htm (1133 words)

	Waterfalls on stamps - Hong Kong
		Hukou Waterfalls along the Huanghe River in China, Tsing Ma Bridge in Hong Kong on the stamp; the sheet issued in 2002.
		NOTE 2: The Tsing Ma Bridge stretching from Tsing Yi Isle to Ma Wan (Bay), 22,000 meters long, is the longest suspension bridge for both vehicle and railway purposes in the world.
		The Tsing Yi Trunkroute Viewing Terrace to the northwest of Tsing Yi Isle and the Visiting Guest Centre are places for watching and familiarizing with the Tsing Ma Bridge with entertainment.
	www.geo.uw.edu.pl /HOBBY/STAMP/WATERFALL/hukou.htm (208 words)

	Bridges - Hong Kong Ting Kau Bridge and Tsing Ma Bridge - Jeremy Lam - 98/187 - World Wide Panorama
		Bridges - Hong Kong Ting Kau Bridge and Tsing Ma Bridge - Jeremy Lam - 98/187 - World Wide Panorama
		The Tsing Ma Bridge(on left), which spans 1377m across the busy Ma Wan Channel, is the second longest bridge in the world after the Humber Bridge in Britain.
		There are Five Major Components in the Construction of the Tsing Ma Bridge:
	geoimages.berkeley.edu /wwp904/html/JeremyLam.html (559 words)

	Hong Kong Tsing Ma Bridge - Ernest Ho Diary
		The magnificent Tsing Ma Bridge is the world's longest road-and-rail suspension bridge at 2.2 kilometres.
		And with its main span of 1,300 metres, it surpasses even that of San Francisco's famous Golden Gate Bridge and is a mesmerising sight when lit at night.
		Note: all airport buses cross Tsing Ma and Kap Shui Mun Bridges.
	www.ernestho.com /archives/3-Hong-Kong-Tsing-Ma-Bridge.html (253 words)

	Italy - Tsing Ma bridge - Hong Kong
		The clear span of the 2.2km long Tsing Ma Bridge in Hong Kong is 1377m, 100m longer than San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.
		Officially opened in 27th April 1997, the Tsing Ma will rate an entry in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s longest suspension bridge for both rail and road traffic.
		Tsing Ma bridge - Hong Kong (Full Report/ PDF, 1.46 MB)
	www.leica-geosystems.com /it/it/lgs_2167.htm (151 words)

	DiscoverHongKong - Touring Around - Hong Kong Walks
		The incredible vistas from The Peak is one reason why it is the most popular tourist attraction in Hong Kong.
		Enjoy breathtaking views of Hong Kong and then delve into the surrounding countryside for a delightful walk.
		On fine days, you’ll be able to see all the way to Tsing Ma Bridge, Hong Kong Disneyland on Lantau Island, Lamma Island and other outlying islands.
	www.discoverhongkong.com /eng/touring/hkwalks/ta_walk_walk8.jhtml (524 words)

	Tsing Ma
		Ma Bridge is the longest suspension bridge that provides both highway and railway travel.
		Due to high winds, there are 350 sensors installed on the bridge to constantly measure weather patterns.
		For more information and pictures on the construction of Tsing Ma Bridge, click here!
	pt3.sbu.edu /VFTs/Bridges/tsing_ma,_hong_kong.htm (66 words)

	LANTAU LINK+ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Lantau Link is the vital connection in the transport network serving the new airport, comprising the Tsing Ma Bridge, the Kap Shui Mun Bridge and the Ma Wan Viaduct.
		The two bridges and the viaduct have six lanes for road traffic on the open upper deck and two railway tracks together with two road lanes for emergency use on the sheltered lower deck.
		World's longest span suspension bridge carrying both road and rail traffic.
	www.info.gov.hk /napco/p-llink.html (239 words)

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