General Information
Project Type
| Structure: |
Cable-stayed bridge with semi-fan system |
|---|---|
| Function / usage: |
Road bridge |
| Material: |
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| Secondary structure(s): |
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Location
| Location: |
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: | 26° 11' 48.84" S 28° 2' 3.01" E |
Technical Information
Dimensions
| main span | 176 m | |
| total length | 284 m | |
| pylons | pylon height | 27 m / 43 m |
Materials
| pylon |
concrete-filled steel tubes
|
|---|---|
| deck |
composite steel-reinforced concrete
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Chronology
| 12 June 2001 | Design begins. |
|---|---|
| 12 September 2001 | Construction begins. |
| 20 July 2003 | The bridge is opened by Nelson Mandela himself. |
Participants
Architecture
Structural engineering
Subconsultant
Co-contractor
Stay cables
Relevant Web Sites
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Relevant Publications
- The Nelson Mandela Bridge - A new Landmark for Johannesburg. Nelson Mandela stay cable bridge in Johannesburg, South Africa. In: DSI Info, n. 11 ( 2002- 2003), pp. 31.
- Nelson-Mandela-Brücke - ein neues Wahrzeichen für Johannesburg. Schrägseilbrücke "Nelson Mandela" in Johannesburg, Südafrika. In: DSI Info, n. 11 ( 2002- 2003), pp. 31.
- Le pont Nelson Mandela – nouvel emblème de Johannesburg. Pont à haubans, Johannesburg, Afrique du sud. In: DSI Info, n. 11 ( 2002- 2003), pp. 31.
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data sheet - Structure-ID
20004918 - Published on:
08/09/2002 - Last updated on:
05/02/2016
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