Bridge Erection Techniques and Construction Equipm
Bridge Erection Techniques and Construction Equipm
Bridge Erection Techniques and Construction Equipm
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The technical feasibility and economic viability of building adaptable. Safety is paramount and affects design, operation
bridges depends heavily on the construction methods available. and maintenance. Available design guidance is limited and
Over the years, the development of erection techniques and fragmented, owing to the aforementioned complexities and
specialised construction equipment has pushed the boundar- the pace of development in this area.
ies of bridge construction ever further. Advanced technologies
The idea for this paper series originated from the work
together with strong competition in the marketplace have led
done in IABSE Working Group 6: Bridge Construction
to the development of numerous innovative erection solutions.
Equipment. The aim of this series is to provide an overview
Bridge construction is also a very visible affair, such that com-
of the state-of-the-art in bridge construction and introduce
plex construction techniques like heavy lifting and sliding can
recent advances in this field. It is hoped that it will dissemi-
increase the public awareness on engineering achievements
nate knowledge and inspire structural engineers to think out-
and raise the profile of our profession along the way.
side of standard construction solutions, paving the way to yet
The development of an erection scheme is a challenging opti- more challenging bridge structures and optimising their cost
misation task with many constraints and the target of mini- for the public.
mising cost whilst ensuring safety and reliability. Designing
Guido Morgenthal, Prof. Dr., SEI Editorial Board Member,
the related specialised erection equipment is a multi-disciplin-
Germany and
ary task at the interface between structural, mechanical and
electrical engineering, whereby the equipment has to satisfy Marco Rosignoli, Dr., Chair, Working Group 6 (Bridge Con-
numerous requirements and usually be tailor-made or highly struction Equipment), USA