Figures 1 and 4 illustrating a Flying Bridge. Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a bridge structure over water, with a large platform (d) suspended by cables (e) from a tall mast (f). Figure 4 shows a cross-section of the bridge's support structure, with piers (g) and a central arch (h).

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Flying Bridge.

Figures 2 and 3 illustrating a bridge structure. Figure 2 shows a plan view of a bridge deck with various structural elements labeled (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, y, z). Figure 3 shows a side elevation of a bridge vessel with a mast (h) and a flag (y).

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Figures 5 through 9 illustrating bridge construction details. Figure 5 is a cross-section of a bridge with an arch and piers (A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z). Figure 6 shows a geometric diagram of a bridge's arch. Figure 7 is a perspective view of a bridge arch. Figure 8 is a cross-section of a bridge with a horizontal beam. Figure 9 is a perspective view of a bridge arch.

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