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On January 15, 2018 at 11:49, the west pylon of the cable-stayed Chirajara Bridge collapsed during construction of the bridge girder. The collapse led to the total destruction of the pylon, together with the erected span of the bridge girder. Authorities reported nine fatalities resulting from the collapse. In this case study, the findings of the detailed investigation into the failure mechanism of the bridge are reported. In addition, selected drawings used for construction, geotechnical aspects, and deficiencies in the bridge design are presented, together with observations made during site visits and interviews with relevant parties.

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Author:   Christos T Georgakis ,  Yozo Fujino ,  Siegfried Hopf
Publisher:   International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (Iabse)
Imprint:   International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (Iabse)
Volume:   3
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.354kg
ISBN:  

9783857481857

ISBN 10:   3857481854
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   14 October 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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