Development of Highly Efficient Construction Technologies for Super Long Span Bridge

Hee Seok Kim, Young Jin Kim, Won Jong Chin, Hyejin Yoon

Structural Engineering Research Division, Korea Institute of Construction Technology, Goyang-Si, South Korea.

DOI: 10.4236/eng.2013.58075                

Abstract

This paper presents highly efficient cable erection equipments and methods related to the construction of super-long-span bridges, construction technology of high towers and, technology for offshore foundations currently developed through a R&D on accelerated and cost-saving construction technology for long-span cable bridges to secure our international competitiveness. In the field of cable erection technology, AS and PPWS equipments for highly efficient erection of cable longer than 2000 m, world-class clamping bolt tensioning equipment and shape control system for super-long cable are under development. The technologies developed in the domain of construction of towers are tapered slip form system for the construction of 400 m high tower, shape and erection precision control of elevated tower and, lightweight and modular formwork for slip form system. In the domain of foundation construction, remote controlled survey equipment and analysis system for water-depth of 100 m and depth of 50 m, prediction and evaluation technology of optimal load carrying capacity and settlement complying with international standard and, highly efficient hybrid foundation construction technology suitable for ground acceleration of 0.5 g and deep soft soil are currently developed.

Keywords

AS Equipment; PPWS Equipment; Slip Form System; Large Scale Foundation

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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