Close-ups on the wind turbine

 

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Some close-ups on specific points of the wind turbine.

Construction of the tripod by the Société de Construction Métallique Besson et Lepeu in Montereau Fault Yonne
© Jean-Jacques Béguine

Construction of the tripod by the Société de Construction Métallique Besson et Lepeu in Montereau Fault Yonne
© Jean-Jacques Béguine
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The right north leg saw from the tripod.
At the base, the steel plate reinforced by vertical sails allowing the leg to pivot when tilted.
On the left, a cable tray.
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North left leg seen from the same place.
This leg supports the staircase to the lower platform of the tripod.
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Cable tray along with the tripod.
(Click on the pictures to see their actual size).

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