A Step by Step Guide to Bridge Launching

The construction industry has numerous strings attached to it. There are various domains that are a part of this field and bridge building is one of the growing divisions of this industry.

The process of bridge launching is a standard one but besides that, companies also need to consider that it is extremely long and complex in ways as there are too many aspects involved. For every bridge construction to be successful, there is a certain procedure that needs to be followed to avoid any kind of mishaps.

As a part of this, workers’ safety is another element that should be of prime consideration. The duration that it takes to build each part of the bridge and finally converting it in a single piece of construction requires a lot of precision.

To breakdown, the process bridge building, listed below are the most essential steps that construction companies follow.

Decide on a suitable technique

There are multiple bridge building techniques that companies use to construct a bridge. Depending on the requirement and suitable conditions, the most common types of techniques that companies use are Incremental Launching Method, Cast-in-situ Method, Span by Span Casting method, Precast Method, etc. Amongst the listed techniques, each of the methods is unique and useful in its own way.

Illustrate the casting process & deck segmentation

Since a bridge is built step by step, the way it is segmented matters the most. The height at which a bridge stands is quite elevated compared to a lot of structures. As a result, displaying the casting process, the parts at which each deck is going to be placed makes it easy while actually executing the process of construction.

Create a checklist of materials

There are too many materials used to construct a single bridge. As a result, making sure that all the materials right from cement, metal rods, etc required for bridge launching are well in place and in stock. Reconfirming the availability of materials is essential to avoid the shortage of it and to complete the construction in the stipulated duration.

Check on the systems & equipment to use

Construction equipment are the real strength of the bridge building process. Lifting, moving and placing the right material at the right spot is precisely carried put by the various heavy lifting systems. Hence, having a strong set of equipment and devices only makes it easier to carry out the process seamlessly without any delay.

Scan the concrete bridge construction site

The place where the bridge is going to get constructed should be thoroughly inspected. The reason for this is, the workers working on-site should be well aware of the conditions the place can bear, the kind of mud that exists on the ground and amount of extra effort that would be required to create a strong base of the bridge and to also decide the length till which the bridge can be stretched.