Intercity bridge over the Columbia river, U.S.A.
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https://doi.org/10.3989/ic.1979.v32.i313.2456Abstract
The Intercity Bridge over the Columbia River in the State of Washington, completed in 1978, was built in prestressed concrete using the traction method and introduces in the American bridge engineering an efficient, lasting and simple construction system. This article describes the job, the engineering studies carried out and the ways and means used to erect the structure. The 763 m Iong bridge was specially designed to achieve a high structural stability under any conceivable load, a Iong service life and low capital cost as well as a very low maintenance.
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