Aluminium Bridges

Abstract:

Until recently a lack of knowledge and understanding of the structural advantages of aluminium has limited the use of the material in building and construction. Today, advances in engineering and standardization have improved our knowledge of this versatile material and it is becoming more widely accepted in many industries.This paper contains examples of structural applications where aluminum has been selected for bridge construction in Europe: The first project was launched and supported by the E.U. and forms part of the European Cycle Route Network development. The second bridge structure is part of the tourist development program launched by the city of Vitre in France

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 710)
• Pages: 378-382
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.710.378
• Online since: September 2016
• Authors: Sebastien Joux*
• Keywords: Assembly, Bridge, EN 1090-3, Eurocode 9, Long Span Structure, Manufacturing, Welding

References

[1] EN 1090-3: Technical requirements for the execution of aluminium structures.

[2] EN 1999-1-1: Design of aluminium structures - Part 1-1: General structural rules.