摘要: |
Stonecutters Bridge currently under construction in Hong Kong, with a main span of 1018m, will become one of the longest span cable stayed bridges in the world.It will be the first major bridge situated in the urban area of Hong Kong with Victoria Harbour as the backdrop.The design of the bridge contains a number of significant aesthetic features including circular mono-column towers with a metatlic look at the upper part, and steel twin box deck structure etc.Durability and maintenance considerations are undoubtedly amongst the major considerations in the design.In view of the scale and prominence of the bridge, it is important to ensure that the bridge is durable, easy to maintain, safe to operate and its aesthetic qualities be maintained throughout its 120-year design life.It is a challenge for bridge engineers to achieve this without jeopardizing the operation and the structural performance of the bridge.This paper describes the durability and maintenance considerations for the bridge. |