Cabriel River
SPAIN (MSS M70-S) 2009-2010
Cabriel River
SPAIN (MSS M70-S) 2009-2010
Location
Valencia, Spain
Valencia, Spain
Year
2009-2010
2009-2010
Project
Type: Bridge, total length 520 m (1706ft.)
Typical Span: 70 m (229 ft.)
Deck width: 11 m (36 ft.)
Typical Cross Section: Box
Type: Bridge, total length 520 m (1706ft.)
Typical Span: 70 m (229 ft.)
Deck width: 11 m (36 ft.)
Typical Cross Section: Box
Equipment features
Model: MSS M70-S
Construction Type: In Place
Type: Overhead MSS
OPS System: Integrated
Performance: 7-day cycles
Model: MSS M70-S
Construction Type: In Place
Type: Overhead MSS
OPS System: Integrated
Performance: 7-day cycles
Challenges
• Span length
• Box section with variable height
• Tigth radius of curvature on plan and variable longitudinal inclination
• Winds exceeding 120 Km/hour
• Span length
• Box section with variable height
• Tigth radius of curvature on plan and variable longitudinal inclination
• Winds exceeding 120 Km/hour
Solutions
• Movable Scaffolding System for construction of spans of up to 70m (229 ft.), overcoming all the difficulties inherent in the construction of this bridge
• Creation of an innovative turndown formwork opening system due to the expectation of strong winds
• Movable Scaffolding System for construction of spans of up to 70m (229 ft.), overcoming all the difficulties inherent in the construction of this bridge
• Creation of an innovative turndown formwork opening system due to the expectation of strong winds
Results
• Construction period: 48 weeks
• Quicker construction than the deadline determined in the contract
• High construction quality and deflection control
• High safety levels in construction
• Creation of new possibilities using Movable Scaffolding Systems
• Construction period: 48 weeks
• Quicker construction than the deadline determined in the contract
• High construction quality and deflection control
• High safety levels in construction
• Creation of new possibilities using Movable Scaffolding Systems
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