Pushing systems in incremental bridge launching: hydraulic jacks, rams, winches, and cranes, each with unique pros and cons.

The launch nose reduces bending moments during bridge girder launches, ensuring smooth transitions and structural integrity.

The launch bed is essential for assembling and moving steel girder segments during bridge construction, tailored to project-specific needs.

This post outlines staging analysis for incremental launching, covering launch stages, FEM creation, and results in the erection manual.

Planning an Incremental Launch: key steps for efficient, safe, and cost-effective bridge construction using the Incremental Launching Method

The Incremental Launching Method a technique used to erect bridge girders. It's suitable for challenging terrains with difficult access.

The final selection of a crane is a collaborative process requiring accurate loads, placement, boom length and checks, and load charts.

Discover how we lowered a century-old truss bridge onto its permanent bearings while ensuring structural safety in an orchestrated jack-down

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.

The Strathcona Footbridge, had its structural steel recently erected. The complex process involved cranes, trucks, and meticulous planning.

The detailed design phase for jacking an old truss bridge involved creating a 3D model for analysis and design of the blocking assembly.

Discover the conceptual design process used for jacking operations to replace the bearings on a century-old truss bridge.

The blog series describes a 600-ton jacking process for replacement of expansion bearings for Truss span 1.

Discover the impact of seismic isolation in bridge design with a focus on foundation considerations. Explore the cost and construction effic

When planning a bridge erection methodology using cranes, selection of appropriate crane model(s) is crucial. This not only ensures...

In 2009, the Mount Hunter Creek Bridge was constructed to replace an old, non-composite two-lane structure on the Trans-Canada Highway,...

The most prevalent and cost-effective technique for bridge girder erection involves the use of cranes. This method, however, requires...

Transitioning from traditional seismic design approaches, this post delves into the innovative realm of seismic isolation techniques,...

Introducing "Magic Beams," a game-changing modular system that is setting a new standard for temporary industrial bridges. Conceived by...

In our exploration of seismic isolation in bridge design, we've covered the importance of seismic forces and detailed the loading and...