Validation tests at EMPA

Monostrands for the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world

Sep 10, 2002 | MARTINA PETER

The longest cable-stayed bridge in the world (2'252 m) is on the way to be realised in Greece. The Rion-Antirion bridge, connecting the Peloponnes to the mainland, is due to be opened to traffic in 2004.

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The bridge rests on 4 large foundation pylons (Height: 160 m above sea level, diameter: 90 m) positioned on the seabed, in a depth of water ranging from 50 to 65 m. The stay cables will be made of galvanized strands with multiple anti-corrosion lining. Tensile tests, one-pin tests, fatigue tests and determination of the zinc coating of monostrands are carried out at the EMPA according to standard prXP A 35-035.

 

For further information

Kurt Hermann, Bernhard Weisse, (Section Strength/Technology)
 
 
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