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General Information

Name in local language: Talbrücke Kattenbusch
Completion: 1970
Status: in use

Project Type

Location

Location: , , , ,
Carries:
  • Autobahn A45
Part of:
Coordinates: 51° 12' 55.10" N    7° 40' 6.93" E
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Technical Information

Dimensions

total length 478 m
span lengths 36.5 m - 9 x 45 m - 36.5 m
number of spans 11
bridge surface 14 927 m²
deck deck depth 2.70 m
deck width 2 x 15.625 m = 31.25 m

Design Loads

live load Brückenklasse 60/30
design code(s) DIN 1072

Materials

deck prestressed concrete
piers reinforced concrete
foundations reinforced concrete
abutments reinforced concrete

Chronology

1972

During first inspection extensive cracking at the coupling joints is found.

1977 — 1978

Cracks are discovered in mid-span areas. Coupling joints are repaired.

1986 — 1988

Coupling joints are strengthened.

1991

Another inspections shows repetition of crack patterns from previous inspections. The decision is made to strengthen the entire bridge.

1995

Strengthening works using external prestressing tendons are completed by the end of the year.

Participants

Strengthening (1995)
Owner
Client
Structural engineering
Checking engineering
Prestressing

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  • About this
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  • Structure-ID
    20001154
  • Published on:
    09/12/2000
  • Last updated on:
    09/12/2016
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