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Saqib Khan
Nov 18, 20242 min read
New Biweekly Series: Advanced Bridge Design and Seismic Soil-Structure Interaction
Dive into bridge design and seismic soil-structure interaction in our biweekly series. Explore pile analysis and performance based design.
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Jhordy Rodriguez
Nov 14, 20241 min read
Exciting Webinar Series: Pushover Analysis for Seismic Bridge Design
Dive into seismic bridge design with our two-part webinar series on Pushover Analysis. Learn from experts from Spannovation and SOFiSTiK.
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Saqib Khan
Nov 7, 20243 min read
Milestone for Athabasca River Bridge Construction: Center-Span Segment Lift
Center-span girder segment lifting and erection using a stiffening truss with a 400 ton crane for the new Athabasca River Bridge.
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Raj Singh
Jul 23, 20245 min read
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, 20247 min read
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, 20243 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20243 min read
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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Saqib Khan
Apr 30, 20243 min read
Jacking a Century-Old Truss Bridge: Post #3 Detailed Design
The detailed design phase for jacking an old truss bridge involved creating a 3D model for analysis and design of the blocking assembly.
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Raj Singh
Apr 25, 20242 min read
Jacking a Century-Old Truss Bridge: Post #2 Conceptual Design
Discover the conceptual design process used for jacking operations to replace the bearings on a century-old truss bridge.
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Raj Singh
Apr 23, 20242 min read
Jacking a Century-Old Truss Bridge: Post #1 Introduction
The blog series describes a 600-ton jacking process for replacement of expansion bearings for Truss span 1.
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Varun Garg
Apr 17, 20243 min read
Seismic Isolation in Bridge Design #7: Performance Overview and Foundation Design Considerations
Discover the impact of seismic isolation in bridge design with a focus on foundation considerations. Explore the cost and construction effic
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Raj Singh
Apr 11, 20242 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20243 min read
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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Varun Garg
Mar 26, 20243 min read
Seismic Isolation in Bridge Design #5: Analysis with Friction Pendulum Bearings
Transitioning from traditional seismic design approaches, this post delves into the innovative realm of seismic isolation techniques,...
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Varun Garg
Mar 19, 20243 min read
Seismic Isolation in Bridge Design #4: Analysis with Fixed & Free Bearings
In our exploration of seismic isolation in bridge design, we've covered the importance of seismic forces and detailed the loading and...
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Raj Singh
Mar 14, 20244 min read
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, 20242 min read
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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