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Nemetschek Structural User Contest 2013 - Category 2: Civil Structures
Category 2: Civil Structures
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Short description │“
Weesperbrug” Arch Bridge
The Weesperbrug is located east of Amsterdam and dates back to 1937. The bridge has the total
length of 144 m, with a main span of 96 m. The bridge crosses the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. The
contractor decided to replace the old bridge with a new one, instead of pursuing lengthy and risky
maintenance and reinforcement activities. The new bridge will have an orthotropic steel deck, whereas
the old bridge has a concrete deck. Therefore, the new bridge weighs considerably less than the
old bridge, so the concrete foundation can be reused. Scia Engineer has been used throughout the
project. A main model is used for strength verifications and fatigue calculations of the main bearing
structure. This model is also used for the stability calculations of the arch. Detailed models have been
implemented in the main models for verifications of strength of connections and the fatigue life of the
orthotropic steel deck.
Movares
Contact
Anne Blom
Address
Postbus 2855
3500 GW Utrecht, The Netherlands
Phone
+31 30 2655555
Email
Website
From concept to completion
Movares is an engineering consultancy providing solutions in the fields of mobility, infrastructure,
building and spatial planning. Usability, future value and sustainability play a major role in the designs
we produce and the advice we give. We contribute to accessibility through our unique combination of
expertise. With some 1,400 members of professional staff, Movares operates throughout Europe and
has offices in the Netherlands, Germany and Poland.
Giving shape to mobility
Infrastructure is the backbone of development, both for society and the economy. From the
initial studies and the earliest planning phases to the design and execution of projects through to
management and maintenance, Movares plays an active role throughout the entire consulting and
engineering process. Our combination of knowledge, expertise and innovativeness is summed up in
our motto: ‘Giving shape to mobility’.
Project information
Owner
Rijkswaterstaat
Architect
Studio SK
General Contractor
Mercon Steel Structures
Engineering Office
Movares Nederland
Location
Weesp, The Netherlands
Construction Period
10/2012 to 06/2013
