Raj Singh
EXPERTISE SPOTLIGHT: Erection Plans for Bridge Girders
Bridge girder erection plans outline steps, equipment, and logistics for safe placement of girders.
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Raj Singh
- Sep 4
- 4 min
Incremental Launching of Steel Bridge Girders #6: The Pushing System
Pushing systems in incremental bridge launching: hydraulic jacks, rams, winches, and cranes, each with unique pros and cons.
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Raj Singh
- Aug 21
- 4 min
Incremental Launching of Steel Bridge Girders #5: The Launch Nose
The launch nose reduces bending moments during bridge girder launches, ensuring smooth transitions and structural integrity.
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Raj Singh
- Aug 9
- 3 min
Incremental Launching of Steel Bridge Girders #4: The Launch Bed
The launch bed is essential for assembling and moving steel girder segments during bridge construction, tailored to project-specific needs.
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Raj Singh
- Jul 30
- 2 min
Glen Road Pedestrian Bridge Nears Completion with Deck Casting
Toronto's historic Glen Road Pedestrian Bridge nears completion with deck casting completed.
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Raj Singh
- Jul 23
- 5 min
Incremental Launching of Steel Bridge Girders #3: Analysis
This post outlines staging analysis for incremental launching, covering launch stages, FEM creation, and results in the erection manual.
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Raj Singh
- Jul 4
- 7 min
Incremental Launching of Steel Bridge Girders #2: Planning
Planning an Incremental Launch: key steps for efficient, safe, and cost-effective bridge construction using the Incremental Launching Method
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Raj Singh
- Jun 27
- 3 min
Incremental Launching of Steel Bridge Girders #1: Introduction
The Incremental Launching Method a technique used to erect bridge girders. It's suitable for challenging terrains with difficult access.
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Raj Singh
- Jun 14
- 4 min
Constructability in Bridge Design #8: Final Crane Selection & Using Crane Charts
The final selection of a crane is a collaborative process requiring accurate loads, placement, boom length and checks, and load charts.
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Raj Singh
- Jun 11
- 2 min
Jacking a Century-Old Truss Bridge: Post #5 Jacking Down Operation
Discover how we lowered a century-old truss bridge onto its permanent bearings while ensuring structural safety in an orchestrated jack-down
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Sri Kota
- May 24
- 3 min
Jacking a Century-Old Truss Bridge: Post #4 On-Site Jack-Up Operations
The St. Andrews Lock and Dam Bridge rehabilitation project reached a milestone with a successful jacking-up to lift Truss Span 1 at Pier 1.
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Raj Singh
- May 9
- 2 min
Erection of the Strathcona County Footbridge
The Strathcona Footbridge, had its structural steel recently erected. The complex process involved cranes, trucks, and meticulous planning.
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Raj Singh
- Apr 11
- 2 min
Constructability in Bridge Design #7: Initial Sizing and Planning of Cranes
When planning a bridge erection methodology using cranes, selection of appropriate crane model(s) is crucial. This not only ensures...
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Raj Singh
- Apr 4
- 4 min
CASE STUDY: Tandem Lift of the Mount Hunter Creek Bridge Girder Pairs
In 2009, the Mount Hunter Creek Bridge was constructed to replace an old, non-composite two-lane structure on the Trans-Canada Highway,...
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Raj Singh
- Mar 28
- 3 min
Constructability in Bridge Design #6: Cranes Types for Bridge Erection
The most prevalent and cost-effective technique for bridge girder erection involves the use of cranes. This method, however, requires...
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Saqib Khan
- Mar 15
- 2 min
Crane-Assisted Launch for New Athabasca River Bridge
Our team at N-Force Crane and Equipment, as the steel erector, and Spannovation, as the erection engineer, recently achieved a milestone...
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Raj Singh
- Mar 14
- 4 min
Constructability in Bridge Design #5 - Consideration of a Feasible Erection Methodology in Bridge Design
As bridge design engineers, our responsibilities extend beyond analyzing and designing the final structure. An important part of our...
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Jhordy Rodriguez
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Constructability in Bridge Design #4 - Transport Logistics
When it comes to bridge design, an often neglected aspect at the conceptual stage is transport logistics. It involves the movement of...
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Sri Kota
- Feb 29
- 2 min
Milestone for Athabasca River Bridge Construction: 200T South Girder Pair Launched
On February 28, 2024, a significant milestone in the construction of the New Athabasca River Bridge was reached. The south girder pair in...
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Raj Singh
- Feb 24
- 4 min
Constructability in Bridge Design #3: A Focus on Site Access
Introduction Constructability is a critical element in bridge design, significantly focusing on how constructors access the construction...
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