High Performance Steel Bridges
Transcript of High Performance Steel Bridges
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkHigh Performance Steel Bridges
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Monestier de Clermont Viaduct, France
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkHigh Performance Steel Bridges
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Contents1. Introduction to ECCS2. History of Iron & Steel Bridges3. The Construction Process4. Advantages of Steel Bridges5. 21st Century Steel Bridges6. Steels for Modern Bridge Construction7. Research and Development8. Contacts & Sources of Further Information9. Conclusions
Steel has a long history, and a bright future in bridge construction
Rhine Bridge, Ilverich, Germany
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkIntroduction to ECCS
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Aim of ECCSTo represent Steel Fabricators at European levelTo promote the use of steelwork in construction Development of standards and technical guidance Production of technical and promotional material
Mosel Viaduct, TGV Est, France
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkAim of the ECCS Bridge Committee
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To promote the use of steel in bridgesActivityInternational symposia on steel bridges:1. London, 19882. Paris, 19923. Rotterdam, 19964. Leipzig, 19995. Barcelona, 20036. Prague, 20067. Guimaraes, 2008Bridges in Steel publications: The Use of weathering steel in bridges Steel bridges for high-speed railways
Millau Viaduct, France
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkECCS Award for Steel Bridges
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To promote the use of steel in bridges
Lifting Bridge, Rouen, France
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkHistory of Iron & Steel Bridges
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Iron Bridge, Coalbrookdale, UK, 1779
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkHistory of Iron & Steel Bridges
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Chronology1857 Weichsel Bridge, Dirschau, Germany1870 Kymijoki rail bridge, Finland1884 Garabit Viaduct, France1890 Forth Bridge, UK
Forth Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
Forth Bridge, UK
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkHistory of Iron & Steel Bridges
Chronology1935 Lillebaelt Bridge, Denmark1966 Severn Bridge, UK1985 Faro Bridges, Denmark1995 Normandy Bridge, France
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Lillebaelt Bridge, Denmark
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkThe Construction Process
Overview:Delivery of steel plates & sectionsFabrication of steelworkTransportation to siteSteel bridge erectionDeck completion
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkDelivery of steel plates & sections
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkFabrication of steelwork
High quality and job safety byfabrication in closed workshops
High level of automatisation
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European Convention for Constructional SteelworkTransportation to site
Large erection units possible Minimum impact on environments
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European Convention for Constructional SteelworkSteel bridge erection
Erection by launching or lifting
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European Convention for Constructional SteelworkSteel bridge erection
Erection by floating
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European Convention for Constructional SteelworkDeck completion
Completion of concrete decks by casting or pre-fabricated elements
Movable Scaffolding Prefabricated deck elements
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkComposite Bridges Construction Process
One of 40 bridges with 2 spans of 20 m each - Optimisation
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A16 motorway (F)
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkComposite Bridges Construction Process
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Construction stepsPreassembled steelwork lifted in position on bearingShear connector pockets and transverse joints filled with concretePrecast deck slab units placed on top flangesFinishing works carried out to complete deck
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkComposite Bridges Construction Process
Preassembled steelwork (35t)lifted into position
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Placement of slab units
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkComposite Bridges Construction Process
Slab deck units before concreting
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Transversal connection with reinforcement
Pockets for shear connectors
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkAdvantages of Steel Bridges
High strength to weight ratio High quality material Speed of construction Versatility of construction Modification, repair, & demolition Durability Sustainability Aesthetics
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Steel, an ideal material for bridge construction
Long Bridge, Czech Republic
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkHigh Strength to Weight Ratio
Minimum substructure costs Transportation & handling Shallow construction depth
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Newark Dyke Rail Bridge, UKSteel was selected due to: Minimum construction depth Low self-weight
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkHigh Quality Material
Readily available worldwide Rigorous testing regimes
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Prefabrication: high quality work at minimum cost
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkSpeed of Construction
Minimum disruption to existing transportation networks Installation of large components or even whole bridges
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Hallen Bridge, Bristol, UK
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkVersatility of Construction
Range of construction methods Cranes Slide-in Transporters Float-in
Components sized to suit accessFlexible erection programmePlatform for subsequent work
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Mediterranean High Speed Railway line, France
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkModification, Repair and Demolition
Steel bridges are adaptable Widened Strengthened Repaired Recycled
E.g. Tamar Bridge, UK
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By replacing the concrete deck with a new light-weight steel deck, the widened 5-lane bridge is only 25T heavier than the old 3-lane bridge.
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European Convention for Constructional SteelworkDurability
Steel has a predictable long life Robustness and ease of repair Long life paint systems Life prolonged by repainting Adaptable to new requirements
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Hochdonn-Bridge,Germany
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkSustainability
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Luiz I Bridge, Portugal
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European Convention for Constructional SteelworkSustainability
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Sustainability advantages of steel bridges Long life Minimum use of resources Erection minimises traffic disruption Erection minimises impact on environment Recycleability of steel
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European Convention for Constructional SteelworkAesthetics
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Broad architectural possibilities Sculptured to any form Light or heavy High surface quality Clean sharp lines Attention to detail Colour & contrast
Lowry Bridge, Manchester, UK
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional Steelwork21st Century Steel Bridges
Types of bridge construction:1. Multi-beam 15 100m2. Box girder 45 300m3. Truss 40 500m+4. Arch 30 500m5. Cable-stayed 200 1000m+6. Suspension 350 2000m+7. Moving bridges
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Karkinen Bridge, Finland
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkMulti-beam / Composite Decks
Competitive highway bridges: Steel girders Composite RC slab Rolled sections:
Simple spans < 30mContinuous < 40m
Plate girdersLonger spansVariable depthEfficient sections
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Festival Park Flyover, Stoke
Santa Maria Viaduct, Urbino, Italy
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkFiller Beam Decks
High performance bridges: High load capacity Shallow construction depth High stiffness Minimum disruption
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Festival Park Flyover, Stoke
Bridge over A30 Motorway, Fameck, France
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European Convention for Constructional SteelworkBox Girder Bridges
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Mosel Viaduct, Schengen, Germany
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European Convention for Constructional SteelworkTruss Bridges
Application of truss bridges: Stiffening girders (e.g. on suspension bridges) Through & half-through Composite deck type Temporary bridges Truss arches Cantilever bridges
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Muota River Bridge, Switzerland
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkArch Bridges
Types of arch bridge:1. True arch2. Tied arch (Bowstring)
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Viaduct over Dora River, Turin-Milan HSL, Italy (Courtesy of Italferr)
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkCable-stayed Bridges
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Marian Bridge, Czech Republic
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European Convention for Constructional SteelworkSuspension Bridges
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A combination of grace and grandeur
Storda Bridge, Norway
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European Convention for Constructional SteelworkMoving Bridges
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Barcelona Bascule Bridge, Spain
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkSteels for Modern Bridge Construction
The latest developments in steels for modern bridges: Weathering steel Longitudinal profiled plate Ultra-Thick Plates High-strength steel
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Findhorn Viaduct, UK
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkWeathering Steel
Weathering steel bridges do not require painting Low initial cost, minimum maintenance, minimum disruption
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Westgate Bridges, Gloucester, UK
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkLongitudinally Profiled (LP) Plate
Optimum design efficiency Faster fabrication
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Avoids complex welds Enhances fatigue performance
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkUltra-Thick Plates
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High quality even for thicker materials Reduction of fabrication time Robustness
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkHigh-Strength Steel
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Advantages include savings in material and fabrication costs. Reduced self-weight benefits transportation, handling and erection. Result is longer spans & slimmer more elegant structures
Erasmus Bridge, Netherlands
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkResearch & Development
Example R&D projects from around Europe: Standard bridges Full thickness precast decks VFT composite bridges (partially prefabricated) PreCoBeam bridges Integral bridges Sustainable bridges
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Monitoring of the bridge Entenpfuhl, Germany
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European Convention for Constructional SteelworkStandard Bridges
A range of standard steel bridges: Minimum design period and design cost Low construction and erection cost Speed of construction Minimum traffic disruption Low maintenance cost Minimum construction depth
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A19 Bridge, Bentwisch, Germany
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkFull Thicknesss Precast Decks
Precast decks Full width sections, 2-3m long Pockets facilitate in situ stitch Focus is composite action
in hogging regions
Potential advantages: Speed of construction Quality of prefabrication Avoids in situ edge cantilever
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Loch CreranBridge, UK
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkVFT Composite Bridges
Use of prefabricated concrete flange: Stabilizes beam Bracing not required for casting Falsework & formwork eliminated Stiffeners not usually needed
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Horlofftalbrucke, Hungen, Germany
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European Convention for Constructional SteelworkPreCoBeam Bridges
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Prefabricated Composite Beam:
Pocking Bridge, Germany
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkIntegral Bridges
Integral steel bridges: Structural continuity between the deck & supporting elements Various types No joints / bearings
Potential advantages: Reduced cost Less maintenance Greater robustness Faster construction Economic wall design
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Lutterworth Bridge, UK
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkHollow sections
Hollow section: Esthetical and efficient solution
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Lutterworth Bridge, UK
St. Kilian Bridge, Germany
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkContacts
Support from the steel industry around Europe: ECCS, Belgium (www.steelconstruct.com) ArcelorMittal, Luxembourg (www.arcelormittal.com) Dillinger Htte GTS, Germany (www.dillinger.de) Salzgitter AG, Germany (www.salzgitter-ag.de) Ruukki Oyj, Finland (www. ruukki.com) ConstruirAcier, France (www.construiracier.fr)
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ECCSCECMEKS
European Convention for Constructional SteelworkConclusion
Steel bridges have a long history Proven material Economic solutions Architecturally inspiring Continuous development
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..and a bright future
Steel An ideal material for bridge construction
Gateshead Millennium Bridge, UK
Pont des Arts, Paris, France