Longitudinal bridge systems: Case Studies
Case Studies & Reports
Expansion Joint Opens Horizontally in the Middle of the Bridge
The new Clyde Crossing in Glasgow is a double swing bridge that opens at the centre, thanks in part to the special expansion joint from MAURER (Typ ... more
Special Bearings and Noise Reduction for Leverkusen
Special restraints for the bearings and noise reduction on the expansion joints – MAURER supplied high-quality special elements for the first new s ... more
Spherical Segment Bearings in lieu of Roller Bearings
As part of the rehabilitation of the A 81 federal motorway at the Kocher Viaduct, MAURER replaces the old roller bearings made of stainless steel w ... more
Detachable Anchorages for Expansion Joints
The first section of the new Duisburg-Neuenkamp Rhine Bridge is already open to traffic, but it will not stay where it currently is. A spectacular ... more
The Largest Spherical Uplift Bearings with CE Marking
Technical Update for the World-Famous Chain Bridge in Budapest
The world-famous Chain Bridge in Budapest was com-pletely renovated – both in terms of its art history and its function. The greatest technical cha ... more
Huge Spherical Bearings with 120 MN Superimposed Load
At the Weißenthurm-Neuwied bridge over the river Rhine, the worn PTFE pot bearings were replaced with spherical bearings equipped with the special ... more
A New Major Bridge over the Elbe River
Nuremberg-based K+S Ingenieur-Consult GmbH & Co. KG, a subsidiary of SRP Schneider & Partner Ingenieur Consult GmbH, Kronach, is planning t ... more
Competition win in Hamburg: HafenCity continues to grow
The result of the realization competition for the southern extension of the U4 to Grasbrook was recently announced. The team of sbp, gmp and WTM wo ... more
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