Cantilever Erection in Bridge Construction
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What method of bridge construction is particularly suited to long span bridges and those far above ground or water level?

  • Suspension bridge construction
  • Cantilever erection (correct)
  • Pier construction
  • Segmental construction
  • What is typically required during cantilever erection to strengthen the beam sections against horizontal bending, or torsion in the case of open U shaped box girders?

  • Additional welding
  • Riveting reinforcement
  • Steel plate stiffening
  • Temporary plan bracing (correct)
  • In cantilever erection, what can be used to join together two opposing pieces of bridge by cantilevering from adjacent piers?

  • Temporary supports
  • Closed box section solutions
  • Wind compensation
  • Significant and accurate precambering (correct)
  • What type of bridge elements can be brought in by barge and then lifted into position during cantilever erection?

    <p>The main beams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional loads can the steel structure be subjected to during cantilever erection?

    <p>The weight of lifting equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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