MAURER supplies expansion joints, bearings, and dampers for bridge and viaduct projects. One of MAURER's global projects in this area is the longest sea bridge project in Mumbai, India. This steel bridge has reduced travel time from 2 hours to 20 minutes. The planned bridge usage statistics are 70,000 vehicles per day.
Products supplied by MAURER for this project:
The hydraulic dampers used here were specially designed. They ensure frictionless and wear-free movement. The dampers were tested over 400 km and continued to work without wear and leaks at temperatures up to 160 degrees. The dampers mostly consist of concrete, which makes them an economically advantageous solution.
Products supplied by MAURER for this project:
- 1100 elastomeric bearings
- 461 spherical bearings
- 160 pot bearings
- 880 m of expansion joints
- 40 vibration dampers
- Huge spans (from 100 to 180 m)
- The bridge is made of steel and is characterized by greater softness and elasticity compared to concrete, which leads to strong vibrations.
- Side winds (20 m/s or 72 km/h) cause displacement of about 300 mm.
The hydraulic dampers used here were specially designed. They ensure frictionless and wear-free movement. The dampers were tested over 400 km and continued to work without wear and leaks at temperatures up to 160 degrees. The dampers mostly consist of concrete, which makes them an economically advantageous solution.
