international
construction
november 2014
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Scaling new heights
of its kind in the world and is expected
to foster greater economic ties between
Hong Kong and China. Work began
in 2009 and its sheer scale has required
some innovative approaches.
As part of the overall pier formwork
solution, RMD Kwikform engineers
designed integrated access platforms to
support the erection teams whilst they
were working on the complex linkage
sections of the formwork.
These included void spaces and
protruding sections, each created at
different angles to allow for the precast
bridge segments to be mounted to the
piers. It is due for completion in 2016.
Mr Kennedy said, “Inpractical terms, this has highlighted the
importance of strong links between our on-the-ground support
teams andour solutiondesign engineers. For example, themain
bridge and the Boundary Crossing Facility section, currently
part way through construction, required formwork and shoring
solutions for both land andmarine structures.
“These consistedof designs for numerous landpiers andportal
beams, with specialist pier forms for the marine sections.With
a large amount of standard equipment and bespoke elements
required for the project, we engaged with a number of local
suppliers to fast track the fabrication of special elements.
Bosphorus Bridge
Another significant bridge currently under construction is the
Yavuz Sultan SelimBridge inTurkey, whichwill provide a third
crossing over the Bosphorus for the heavily congested city of
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The US$ 2.3 billion third Bosphorus
bridge in Istanbul is of key strategic
importance for the city, offering a vital
infrastructure link.
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