Assembly and lifting of Pearl-Chain arches

Philip Skov Halding, Kristian Dahl Hertz, N.E. Viebæk, A. Kennedy

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    Abstract

    Pearl-Chain arches were invented at the Technical University of Denmark in cooporation with the company Abeo A/S. The system uses specially designed, pre-fabricated concrete elements that are post-tensioned together into an arch shape, which is then lifted into place. The arches can be used both in buildings and bridges.
    The assembly and lifting of two Pearl-Chain arches, with a span of 13 m and rise of 1 m, is considered in this paper. Precast “Super-Light Deck” elements were used for the arches, which had a thickness of 22 cm. Both arches were successfully lifted, rotated in mid-air, and placed adjacent to one another on prepared footings. The arches‘ span and shape were continuously monitored during the entire construction sequence, and deformations stayed within an anticipated level.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of fib Symposium 2015
    Number of pages10
    Publication date2015
    Article number71
    Publication statusPublished - 2015
    EventFib Symposium 2015 : Concrete - Innovation and Design - Copenhagen, Denmark
    Duration: 18 May 201520 May 2015
    http://www.fibcopenhagen2015.dk/

    Conference

    ConferenceFib Symposium 2015
    Country/TerritoryDenmark
    CityCopenhagen
    Period18/05/201520/05/2015
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    Keywords

    • Pearl-Chain Bridge
    • Post-tensioning
    • Super-Light concrete decks
    • Full-scale testing
    • Pre-fab elements
    • Arch erection method
    • Hammerhead joints

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