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When the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland was opened to traffic on July 30, 1952, it became an important link in the highway system of the United States. The fabrication and construction problems that were encountered in this project are outlined herein. Because of the unusually high elevation of some of the trusses and the great depth of water, the contractor had to adopt a unique erection scheme. This scheme combined a floating derrick, an erection dock with adjustable falsework, and controlled barges.
When the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland was opened to traffic on July 30, 1952, it became an important link in the highway system of the United States. The fabrication and construction problems that were encountered in this project are outlined herein. Because of the unusually high elevation of some of the trusses and the great depth of water, the contractor had to adopt a unique erection scheme. This scheme combined a floating derrick, an erection dock with adjustable falsework, and controlled barges.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Ball, Ethan F. (author)
Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers ; 120 ; 245-254
2021-01-01
101955-01-01 pages
Article (Journal)
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