Gantry
/ˈɡæntri/noun
A structure built on sides of something, like a bridge or road, which holds equipment like signs or cameras.
The speed cameras on the highway are mounted on the gantry.
Often appears as...
- gantry crane
- gantry framework
noun
A big machine with a tall frame. It is used for moving heavy objects by suspending them from a beam.
Often appears as...
- gantry crane
- steel gantry
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Technical
noun
In medical context, it is the part of a scanner that the patient lies on.
During the MRI scan, the patient was placed on the gantry and moved into the scanning area.
Often appears as...
- scanner gantry
- mri gantry
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A structure built on sides of something, like a bridge or road, which holds equipment like signs or cameras.
The speed cameras on the highway are mounted on the gantry.
Often appears as...
- gantry crane
- gantry framework
noun
A big machine with a tall frame. It is used for moving heavy objects by suspending them from a beam.
Often appears as...
- gantry crane
- steel gantry
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In medical context, it is the part of a scanner that the patient lies on.
During the MRI scan, the patient was placed on the gantry and moved into the scanning area.
Often appears as...
- scanner gantry
- mri gantry
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Solid
Gantry structures may be solid but can also be frameworks with open spaces.
The overhead gantry on the road held electronic signs.
Pro Tip 2/3Supportive Role
Gantries often support other equipment and are not the main focus themselves.
Flashing lights were attached to the side of the highway gantry.
Pro Tip 3/3Height Matters
Gantries are elevated structures ensuring visibility or functionality above ground.
A new gantry was constructed to display traffic information.
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The art of creating awe...
showed him this and the reaction I got was interesting so and what happened was I mean I what I sort of in tuned and that is that he remembered it differently he remembered that was a perfectly safe sort of gantry system perfectly safe rocket launch because
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Rob Legato: The art of...
Okay. It's what you dream about. So what I got from him is, he turned to me and said, "You would never, ever design a rocket like that. You would never have a rocket go up while the gantry arms are going out. Can you imagine
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Cirque du Soleil Stage...
flat while we're up there exactly this custom-built stage is powered by some very cool technology an enormous gantry crane raises and lowers the stage which is attached to the gantry arm for huge
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The art of creating awe...
showed him this and the reaction I got was interesting so and what happened was I mean I what I sort of in tuned and that is that he remembered it differently he remembered that was a perfectly safe sort of gantry system perfectly safe rocket launch because
Video examples
Rob Legato: The art of...
Okay. It's what you dream about. So what I got from him is, he turned to me and said, "You would never, ever design a rocket like that. You would never have a rocket go up while the gantry arms are going out. Can you imagine
Video examples
Cirque du Soleil Stage...
flat while we're up there exactly this custom-built stage is powered by some very cool technology an enormous gantry crane raises and lowers the stage which is attached to the gantry arm for huge
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Neri Oxman
American Architect
In traditional 3D printing, the gantry size poses an obvious limitation for the designer who wishes to print in larger scales and achieve structural and material complexity.
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Javier Mascherano
Argentinian Athlete
Football is not as easy as it looks from the television gantry.
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Neri Oxman
American Architect
In traditional 3D printing, the gantry size poses an obvious limitation for the designer who wishes to print in larger scales and achieve structural and material complexity.
Quote examples
Javier Mascherano
Argentinian Athlete
Football is not as easy as it looks from the television gantry.
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