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Machang Bridge Korea

TDV was approached by Hyundai Engineering of Seoul, Korea, to assist in this important project.

Machang Bridge, Korea

The construction of cable-stayed Machang Bridge was completed in 2008. The bridge provides a link across Masan Bay between the cities of Masan and Changwon, shortening commuting time by 30 min. The total length of the bridge is 740m, with a main span of 400m, side spans of 175m and two H-shaped pylons 164m high. The bridge deck is composite, consisting of concrete slab on steel plate girders.

• Contract:
  • Machang Bridge, Korea
• Owner:
  • Gyeongsangnam Provincial Government
• Consultant:
  • Hyundai Engineering, Korea
• State of Construction:
  • Completed in 2008
• TDV Involvement:
  • Construction stage analysis
  • Static and dynamic stability verification
  • Finding the optimal cable tensioning strategy
  
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