Brazil• Brasília
2016
Brasília Railway Bridge Expansion Joint Project 2016-127
Successful installation of bridge expansion joints for the Brasília railway bridge project. The project involved new construction with a focus on safety.
Challenges
- •Challenging installation conditions
- •Strict quality and safety standards
- •Large thermal movement accommodation
Solutions
- •High-strength materials for durability
- •Modular expansion joint system installation
- •Comprehensive quality control procedures
Outcomes
- •Successful project completion on schedule
- •Excellent performance under traffic loads
- •Zero maintenance required in first 3 years