Tall story

The design and construction of a cable-stayed bridge crossing the Tajo River in Spain is discussed. The bridge, located in the province of Toledo, has an inclined tower and splayed cables and provides a route over the river for a new highway in the town of Talavera de la Reina. Various construction and design elements are delineated, as well as the testing done to ensure reliability.

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• Authors:
  • Sanchez de Leon, Ramon
• Publication Date: 2011-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 39-40
• Serial:
  • Bridge Design & Engineering
  • Issue Number: 63
  • Publisher: Hemming Information Services
  • ISSN: 1359-7493
  • Serial URL: http://www.bridgeweb.com/Default.aspx

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cable stayed bridges; Construction; Design; Testing
• Geographic Terms: Tajo River; Toledo (Spain)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01350278
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 22 2011 7:51AM