JIANGYIN YANGTZE RIVER BRIDGE, CHINA

The Jiangyin Yangtze River Highway Bridge is a dual three-lane, 1385m-span suspension bridge that crosses the Yangtze River and forms a vital part of the expressway network of Jaingsu Province, China. Innovative engineering was required to meet the challenges faced during the design and construction of the bridge and its successful completion was achieved by the effective co-operation between Chinese and British designers, consultants and contractors. This paper outlines the studies undertaken to select the preferred location and form of the bridge. The development of the design of the principal elements of the bridge is discussed and the construction process described. During the project's planning and implementation, full consideration was given to the social development, safety, environmental and economic issues that were essential to ensuring the overall sustainability of this major river crossing. These aspects are covered in the second half of the paper. (A)

• Corporate Authors:

  Thomas Telford Limited

  London,   United Kingdom 
• Authors:
  • Young, J
• Conference:
  • PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS. BRIDGE ENGINEERING
• Publication Date: 2003-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 45-53
• Serial:
  • Volume: 156
  • Issue Number: BE1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Design; Economics; Environment; Freeways; Safety; Sociology; Suspension bridges; Sustainable development
• Geographic Terms: China
• ITRD Terms: 8023: China; 3655: Construction; 9011: Design (overall design); 255: Economics; 2455: Environment; 2752: Motorway; 1665: Safety; 2253: Sociology; 3476: Suspension bridge; 2427: Sustainability
• Subject Areas: Construction; Design; Economics; Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00944578
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jul 7 2003 12:00AM