Title:
Pattullo Bridge, British Columbia, Canada--Rehabilitation of South Approach Viaduct
Author(s):
Gordon A. Lang and Anthony G. Martin
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
128
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
1135-1150
Keywords:
bridge bearings; bridges (structures); cracking (fracturing); falsework; hydraulics; jacking; load transfer; reinforced concrete; repairs; viaducts; Construction
DOI:
10.14359/3465
Date:
11/1/1991
Abstract:
A major rehabilitation of the reinforced concrete approach viaduct to the Pattullo Bridge has been successfully completed over the last nine years. A condition inspection revealed that extensive cracking had taken place over the years,especially at the bridge girder ends due mainly to frozen bearings. A program of bearing replacement was carried out at all girder ends along with seismic improvements and general concrete repairs. An elaborate falsework system was designed which was easily adaptable to the varying geometry along the viaduct. Load transfer to the falsework to implement the rehabilitation was achieved using a hydraulic jacking system. The work was carried out in a series of six contracts and the project was completed without any bridge traffic closures during the assignment.