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Madrid Complex  |  Madrid Construction Site

Madrid Construction Site - December 19, 2002 (Click for hi-res image)
December 19, 2002
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Steel Erection
After the reflector structure was raised to the proper height, the large crane needed to maintain the precise position of the reflector so that the connections to the alidade could be made. The reflector connects to the alidade at four positions, the two elevation bearings and the two ends of the elevation wheel.


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