{"id":693,"date":"2020-07-01T07:11:11","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T07:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/proserveltd.co.uk\/?post_type=solutions&p=693"},"modified":"2020-08-26T13:34:55","modified_gmt":"2020-08-26T13:34:55","slug":"sea-bridges","status":"publish","type":"solutions","link":"https:\/\/proserveltd.co.uk\/solutions\/sea-bridges\/","title":{"rendered":"Sea Bridge Foundations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Precast Bridge Piers<\/h1>

Caisson bridge piers are often used for sea bridge construction due to the speed of construction over water and the reduction of works required in the water.\u00a0 The bridge decks are often formed of precast or prefabricated elements which pose a restriction on the placement and final position tolerances of the pier units.<\/p>

Stone bedding layers are often used as the foundation. This creates certain challenges when constructed underwater, such as:<\/p>

  • Difficult to level<\/li>
  • Liable to settlement<\/li>
  • Risk of washout and scour<\/li><\/ul>

    All of these can make the required tolerances harder to achieve with potential delays while adjustments are made.<\/p>

    Compared to stone bedding layers, grout bag foundations are well suited to applications where:<\/p>

    • Construction tolerances are tight<\/li>
    • Settlement is undesirable<\/li>
    • There is a risk of stone washout or scour during or after construction<\/li>
    • When accurate stone levelling is not practical<\/li>
    • When working on a rock bed<\/li>
    • In seismic zones<\/li><\/ul>

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      The grout bag system is an alternative to compacted stone bedding layers, providing a grouted layer which fills the void between the precast concrete element being placed and the seabed. Capable of managing a bed tolerance up to 900mm.<\/p>

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