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The Benefits of Using InQuik Accelerated Bridge Construction Systems
The InQuik Bridge System is an Australian innovation that was first conceptualized in 2015. Since its introduction into the market in 2017, it has been rapidly adopted in the Australian bridge market, with more than 160+ bridges in service or under…
Simple visualisation of projects using 360 Pano camera views embedded in project GIS portal for design development and stakeholder consultation
Visualisation tools are often used during concept development to assist in developing feasible options and also for further consultation with stakeholders and other interested parties to gain approval for further progression of the project.…
Selection of the most suitable electrochemical repair technique for rehabilitation of concrete bridges and structures
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) utilises various electrochemical protection systems such as cathodic protection, chloride extraction and re-alkalisation. Whilst the technical merits for re-alkalisation and chloride extraction are proven, there have been…
Maintenance challenges with the heritage listed Old Murray Bridge
Old Murray Bridge is located east of the township of Murray Bridge and spans the River Murray and the river flats on the eastern side of the river. It was opened in 1879 and was the first permanent bridge crossing over the River Murray in South…
Mitigating the risk of acidification in reinforced concrete bridge impressed current cathodic protection systems
One of the main remedial treatments for reinforced concrete structures such as bridges in marine environments is impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP). Many ICCP systems in marine environments have manifested backfill mortar deterioration due…
Innovative Incrementally Launched U-Trough Girder Viaduct for Challenging Site
The innovative Viaduct over Muscle Creek and Hunter River with an overall length of 178.4m comprises four spans of 45.7m by 50m by 50m by 29.7m and 1.5m length beyond the bearings at each abutment, to suit a challenging and restrictive site. The…
The design of asymmetric continuous twin U-trough rail viaduct with hybrid pre-stressing
Whiteman Park Viaduct is part of the new 21 km Morley-Ellenbrook Rail Line (MEL) from Bayswater to Ellenbrook, in the Perth Metropolitan area in Western Australia. The viaduct is required to elevate MEL at the Whiteman Park Station precinct to allow…
Longest weathering steel arch in Australia to carry light rail on the Parramatta Light Rail
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 project includes James Ruse Underbridge which carries two light rail tracks and a 3.75 m wide shared user path across James Ruse Drive. To clear this busy road and a future planned widening, a single span of 64 m…
Design and Construction of an Incrementally Launched Ramp for the Saar Interchange in Bahrain
The Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway (SKBSH) and Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Highway (SIBSH) are two of the most important arterial roads of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The project for the improvement of the two highways included their junction, known as the…
Westgate Tunnel Melbourne Footscray Rd Veloway - 2.5km long, elevated bike path
Westgate Tunnel provides a new freeway connection between Melbourne's western suburbs and the CBD. The project includes twin bored tunnels and significant lengths of bridge viaducts. It also includes 14km of new walking and cycling paths with…