Brazil• Salvador
2016
Salvador Long-Span Bridge Expansion Joint Project 2016-174
Successful installation of bridge expansion joints for the Salvador long-span bridge project. The project involved new construction with a focus on efficiency.
Challenges
- •Challenging installation conditions
- •Strict quality and safety standards
- •Large thermal movement accommodation
Solutions
- •High-strength materials for durability
- •Modular expansion joint system installation
- •Pre-fabricated components for rapid installation
Outcomes
- •Successful project completion on schedule
- •Zero maintenance required in first 3 years
- •Extended service life exceeding design requirements