Brazil• Brasília
2023
Brasília Highway Bridge Expansion Joint Project 2023-147
Successful installation of bridge expansion joints for the Brasília highway bridge project. The project involved bridge renovation with a focus on durability.
Challenges
- •Strict quality and safety standards
- •Large thermal movement accommodation
- •High traffic volume requiring minimal disruption
Solutions
- •Advanced sealing system for waterproofing
- •Pre-fabricated components for rapid installation
- •Comprehensive quality control procedures
Outcomes
- •Zero maintenance required in first 3 years
- •Excellent performance under traffic loads
- •Extended service life exceeding design requirements