Bridges – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org Thu, 25 May 2023 11:18:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/theconstructor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-The-Constructor-favicon-tinified2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Bridges – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org 32 32 181067336 Bridging the Gap: Understanding Bridge Design and Construction https://theconstructor.org/case-study/bridges-case-study/bridging-the-gap-understanding-bridge-design-and-construction/571491/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:04:07 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=571491 Bridges are an essential part of many communities worldwide, and understanding the process of designing and constructing them is key to building safe and stable structures. The design and construction of bridges is a complex endeavor that requires a thorough knowledge of building materials, engineering principles, and the environment. When it comes to bridge design, […]

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]]> 571491 Sky Bridge 721: World’s Longest Suspension Bridge https://theconstructor.org/news/sky-bridge-721-worlds-longest-suspension-bridge/564196/ Thu, 26 May 2022 11:13:28 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=564196 The world’s longest suspension bridge, called Sky Bridge 721, opened in the Czech Republic on 13 May 2022. The 721 m-long bridge will provide spectacular views of the cloud-shredded Jeseniky mountains as well as an exciting experience for its visitors. Located in the Dolni Morava mountain resort, the footbridge is about a 2.5-hour drive from […]

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]]> 564196 Asphaltic Plug Joints for Bridges: Material Requirement, Construction, and Testing https://theconstructor.org/structures/asphaltic-plug-joint-construction-testing/564091/ Sat, 21 May 2022 18:14:52 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=564091 Asphaltic plug joint (APJ) is a type of bridge expansion joint that is a simple general-purpose expansion device for bridges having a total motion of less than 50 mm (2 in). These joints are used in joint expansion sealing on asphalt concrete overlay and portland cement concrete decks. It should not be used for movement […]

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]]> 564091 How to Select the Orientation of Wing Wall in the Design of Bridge Abutment? https://theconstructor.org/structures/orientation-of-wing-wall-bridge-abutment/561198/ Sat, 22 Jan 2022 14:13:13 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=561198 A wing wall is a structural member located at the end of a bridge structure. When it is constructed integrally with the abutment, it is termed as cantilever wing wall and when separated from the abutment with expansion or construction joint, it is called an independent wing wall. The function of the wing wall is […]

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