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  2. Lift slab construction - Wikipedia

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    Lift slab construction (also called the Youtz-Slick Method) is a method of constructing concrete buildings by casting the floor or roof slab on top of the previous slab and then raising (jacking) the slab up with hydraulic jacks. This method of construction allows for a large portion of the work to be completed at ground level, negating the ...

  3. Suspension lift - Wikipedia

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    A 2001 GMC Sierra Stepside with a 6" suspension lift. A suspension lift is a modification to a vehicle to raise the ride height. It is done for the purpose of improving the off road performance of SUVs or trucks and other off-road vehicles, or for cosmetic purposes. Suspension lifts can enable steeper approach, departure, and breakover angles ...

  4. Hydraulic hooklift hoist - Wikipedia

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    The hook latch covers the opening in the hook head, effectively securing the lift bar inside the hook head during transport and dump. It is designed to augment the rear lock system during transit; Some systems utilize proximity switches to indicate to the operator which part of the lift/dump cycle is current, or whether there is a fault in the ...

  5. Automobile roof - Wikipedia

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    An automobile roof or car top is the portion of an automobile that sits above the passenger compartment, protecting the vehicle occupants from sun, wind, rain, and other external elements. Because the earliest automobiles were designed in an era of horse-drawn carriages , early automobile roofs used similar materials and designs.

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  7. Roof rack - Wikipedia

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    Fixing a roof rack to a motor car Factory-installed roof rack on a station wagon Two bicycles on a removable roof rack (bicycle carrier) Enclosed car top carrier attached to a factory-installed roof rail Specialized Racks over a pickup bed. A roof rack is a set of bars secured to the roof of an automobile. [1]

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  9. Roof flap - Wikipedia

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    A race car's body is designed to optimize downforce, but if that body is spun so air is flowing in reverse, lift is generated instead of countered. [2] The roof flaps' job is to disrupt that airflow and prevent lift. [5] The decision to implement a safety device to keep cars on the ground came after two crashes in 1993.