5 Questions
What equipment is required for the erection of steel bridges by crane?
Heavy lifting equipment
Why is the method of erection by crane only suitable for bridges relatively close to the ground?
It requires good accessibility around and on the site
What happens to the piers during the erection process of a beam bridge with a longitudinal structural form?
They experience significant stressing
What can a variation in temperature during the erection process cause for a bridge constructed by crane?
Lengthen or shorten the beams and drag any piers
What is required to resist the local forces introduced during handling and transportation of steel elements in crane erection?
The elements must be able to resist local forces
Learn about the methods of erecting steel bridges using cranes, including lifting various steelwork elements from the ground and the use of temporary supports. This lecture is presented by Ahmed Salah Mohamed, an assistant professor at Sohag University.
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