Advancements in Long Span Bridge Construction: the Stonecutters Bridge Experience
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Published:2007
M. J. Tapley, B. W. West, S. H. R. Sham, 2007. "Advancements in Long Span Bridge Construction: the Stonecutters Bridge Experience", Bridge design, construction and maintenance: Proceedings of the two day international conference organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers and held in Beijing on 17–18 September 2007, Robert Lark
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Stonecutters Bridge will be a landmark cable stayed bridge crossing the entrance to the Hong Kong container terminal. The construction of the bridge has been far from straightforward, demanding tough decisions and innovative solutions. The construction of the bridge can be divided into roughly five areas:
Construction of the concrete backspans;
Fabrication of the deck and tower steelwork;
Construction of the two towers;
Lifting of the steel backspan decks; and
Main span erection and stay cable installation.
This paper gives an overview of the construction of the bridge with particular focus on areas where the erection process has moved beyond usual construction practice.
Abstract
Introduction
Deck Erection Analysis and Wind Tunnel Testing
Construction of the Concrete Backspans
Fabrication and Testing of Stay Cables
Fabrication of Deck and Tower Steelwork
Construction of the Towers
Erection of the Steel Backspans
Erection of the Main Span and Installation of Stay Cables
Construction Progress
Summary
Acknowledgements
