Bridge Construction Techniques - Tutorial Solutions Week 6

Tutorial Solutions - Week 6

• In September 2003, the RTA invited proposals to construct two connecting bridges on Lawrence Hargrave Drive. This was to address rockfall issues that had been present since long ago.
• Part one of the oral history project focused on the history, geography, and geology of the area and the formation of the alliance.
• A combination of box girder concrete in situ balanced cantilevers and incrementally launched box girders were used in the construction of the sea cliff bridge.
• Bridgework underway involved use of balanced cantilevers, and incrementally launched components.
• Images depict various stages of the bridge construction, including looking north towards the incrementally launched bridge, southern balanced cantilever bridge nearing completion, southern balanced cantilever bridgework, commencement of balanced cantilever bridge spans, balanced cantilever bridge spans approaching, balanced cantilever bridge spans about to meet, overhead view of northern incrementally launched bridge, northern incrementally launched bridge - jacking almost complete, northern incrementally launched bridge, southern balanced cantilever bridge, northern incrementally launched bridge (casting areas on right; launching nose on left), end of southern balanced cantilever bridge span, inside the span,
• The Melbourne City Link Bolte Bridge (four-span) used a balanced cantilever cast-in-place box girder bridge construction technique.
• Images of the Boite Bridge are also included.

This quiz delves into the various techniques and historical context behind the construction of connecting bridges on Lawrence Hargrave Drive. It covers the engineering methods utilized, including balanced cantilevers and incrementally launched components, alongside the geographical aspects of the area. Test your knowledge on these critical aspects of bridge design and construction.