General Information
Project Type
| Structure: |
Single-span two-tower suspension bridge |
|---|---|
| Secondary structure(s): |
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| Function / usage: |
Pedestrian bridge (footbridge) |
| Material: |
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Location
| Location: |
Kenya |
|---|---|
| Location description: |
Over the Galana river near the Sala Gate to Tsavo Park, 80km west of Malindi and 16km east of the ADC river crossing in in eastern Kenya |
| Coordinates: | 3° 5' 17.08" S 39° 28' 49.06" E |
Technical Information
Dimensions
| width | 1.08 m | |
| length | 111.65 m | |
| pier | height | 3.0 m |
| pylons | height | 11.05 m |
Notes
This project represents the first application of the Helvetas Nepal BBLL (Bridge Building at the Local Level) N-Type suspension bridge outside of the Himalayan region.
The bridge was built entirely using hand tools, diesel powered generator/welder, diesel powered concrete mixer, abney level, builder's level; all concrete was placed by hand and all excavation was done using hand tools only.
Participants
Owner
- Chris Rollins (project engineer)
Structural engineering
Consulting
- Robert Groeli (consultant)
Construction
- David Engineering
- Harmon Parker (builder)
- Sylvester Ouko (construction supervisor)
Project management
Relevant Web Sites
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Relevant Publications
- Leap of faith. A style of footbridge first developed for use in the Himalayan region has now been adapted for a project in Kenya. In: Bridge Design & Engineering, v. 15, n. 56 (3rd Quarter 2009), pp. 38, 40.
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data sheet - Structure-ID
20047821 - Published on:
21/08/2009 - Last updated on:
05/02/2016
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