Bridges by line of communication: Case Studies
Case Studies & Reports
Von Mises - A paradigm shift in bridge design
VON MISES develops parametric footbridge projects based on the geometry of the landscape, the continuous search for simplicity and the use of uniqu ... more
No smooth bridge construction without a suitable scaffolding erector
Specialist Gemeinhardt Service responds quickly and reliably when erecting the protective scaffolding for the Siligmüller Bridge in Würzburg.
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Guided Cross-Tie: Highly innovative railway joint for extreme demands
Guided Cross-Ties are an innovative expansion joint system that has only been used on railway bridges a few times worldwide. The new Champlain Brid ... more
The bridge over the Afte near Bad Wünnenberg
Bridges are made to drive over them, preferably as quickly as possible; one never knows what could happen. There is even a technical term for it: g ... more
A Catamaran for the World’s Longest Suspension Bridge
High-tech bridge built with flax
An old material is being rediscovered: flax has been with us for thousands of years in the form of clothing, sacks, and robust ship's ropes. Now th ... more
Special Bearings for the Halfway River Bridge in Canada
Spherical bearings are not very widespread in Canada. However, high superimposed loads, a large temperature difference, and unusual challenges duri ... more
Seismic Retrofitting of Viaduct Piers
Colombia: Horseshoe shape of the Yarumo Blanco Viaduct challenges engineers.
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Neckar valley bridge is moved much more cheaply thanks to special engineering idea
The Nuremberg engineering office K+S Ingenieur-Consult GmbH & Co. KG - in close cooperation with Hochtief Infrastructure GmbH and on behalf of ... more
A lift bridge is lifted off its bearings
For the new Kattwyck Bridge and the older one it replaces as a railroad bridge, MAURER was responsible for the installation of the bearings. For th ... more