Getting on the network

A network arch was selected for the design of a replacement bridge over the River Luznice at the historic location of Bechyne in the Czech Republic. The network arch is a very light steel arch with prestressed concrete ties and inclined hangers that cross each other at least twice. The location called for a slender and fragile structure with a low static height, giving clearance for the predicted hundred-year flood level whilst retaining the existing vertical alignment. The bridge has one traffic lane and two footways. The main load-bearing structure has two steel arches and a prestressed concrete strip. The network layout hangers are fixed to both the arches and the slab. The bridge was built by contractor Swietelsky. Fabrication of the steel structure was by DT Vyhybkarna a Mostarna. Details are given of the bridge construction, pavement, waterproofing and bridge lighting.

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• Authors:
  • SASEK, L
• Publication Date: 2005

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 39-40
• Serial:
  • Bridge Design & Engineering
  • Volume: Third quarter 2005
  • Issue Number: 40
  • Publisher: Hemming Information Services
  • ISSN: 1359-7493
  • Serial URL: http://www.bridgeweb.com/Default.aspx

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Arch bridges; Bridges; Concrete; Construction; Design; Inland waterways; Lighting columns; Lightweight materials; Pavements; Prestressed concrete; Slabs; Steel; Waterproofing
• Geographic Terms: Czech Republic
• ITRD Terms: 3427: Arch bridge; 3455: Bridge; 4755: Concrete; 3655: Construction; 8158: Czech Republic; 9011: Design (overall design); 1088: Inland waterway; 527: Lighting column; 9038: Lightweight; 2955: Pavement; 4796: Prestressed concrete; 3491: Slab; 4542: Steel; 3375: Waterproofing
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Marine Transportation; Pavements; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I53: Construction of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01019703
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Mar 9 2006 8:10AM