LAUNCHING STEEL BRIDGES IN RUSSIA

This paper presents some typical design and construction methods, used in Russia for constructing steel bridge superstructures by incremental launching. These methods have been developed during the last 20 years in the former USSR. An advantage of incremental launching is that it needs less area for construction works than some other methods, because the steel superstructure parts are pre-assembled and lifted into place by cranes. In Russian construction practice, a superstructure is launched by using a horizontal jacking system of pushing devices, installed near the bridge abutment. Sliding devices are placed on top of the assembly jig supports and permanent piers. A typical pushing device is described, whose main components are jacks and clamps; this type has been tested on several projects and allows the launching of superstructures with mass up to 10,000t. Two types of sliding device are used, both of which have elastomeric bearings, stainless steel sheet covering, and sliding plywood panels. Depending on the site, the superstructure may be launched from one or both sides. Descriptions are given of the procedures for launching, locking, and joining the sections, and placing the superstructure on its bearings. Control during launching is discussed. Three areas of further research in progress are listed.

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  International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering

  ETH-Honggerberg, Wolfgang-Pauli-Strasse 15
  Zurich 8093,   Switzerland  CH-8093
• Authors:
  • ZHURAVOV, L N
  • CHEREMINSKY, O I
  • SELIVERSTOV, V A
• Publication Date: 1996-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 183-6
• Serial:
  • STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering
  • ISSN: 1016-8664

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Abutments; Bridge bearings; Bridge piers; Bridge superstructures; Bridges; Construction management; Design; Launching; Steel
• Geographic Terms: Former Soviet Union; Russia (Federation)
• ITRD Terms: 3424: Abutment; 3415: Bearing (bridge); 3455: Bridge; 3434: Bridge pier; 3666: Construction method; 9011: Design (overall design); 3412: Launching (by sliding); 8156: Russia; 4542: Steel; 3473: Superstructure (bridge); 8123: USSR
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00729853
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Dec 26 1996 12:00AM