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Bridge consisting of three reinforced-concrete arch spans, each 238 ft. center to center of piers; types of foundation include open footings, piled foundations, large cylinders and caissons sunk in river, and small cylinders sunk on land; artificial island method of construction; open dredging operations; conversion to pneumatic type and high-pressure airlock work; construction of submerged reinforced-concrete beams connecting caissons in pairs; caisson disease. (see also discussion in no. 8, Aug. 1931, pp. 285-286, 2 figs)
Bridge consisting of three reinforced-concrete arch spans, each 238 ft. center to center of piers; types of foundation include open footings, piled foundations, large cylinders and caissons sunk in river, and small cylinders sunk on land; artificial island method of construction; open dredging operations; conversion to pneumatic type and high-pressure airlock work; construction of submerged reinforced-concrete beams connecting caissons in pairs; caisson disease. (see also discussion in no. 8, Aug. 1931, pp. 285-286, 2 figs)
The grey street bridge, Brisbane
Instn. Engrs. Australia -- Jl
Boulton, G.O. (author)
1931
9 pages
16 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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Engineering Index Backfile | 1933
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|Engineering Index Backfile | 1933
|Engineering Index Backfile | 1933
|Engineering Index Backfile | 1932
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