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Journal Article

Author
Karmalsky, V., Robertson, S. C.
Title
New bascule span bridge over Middle Harbour at The Spit
In
Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia
Imprint
vol. 21, no. 4-5, Apr-May 1960, pp. 75-83
Description

This paper, No. 1468, originated in the Sydney Division of The Institution and is to be presented before a meeting of the Division on 14th July, 1960. Mr. Robertson BSc ME AMIEAust, is Designing Engineer for Bridges in the Department of Main Roads, N.S.W., and Mr. Karmalsky BCE(Tomsk) AMIEAust, is a Supervising Engineer in charge of the Major Steel Bridge Designs.

Abstract

This paper first mentions briefly the history of the crossings at the site and the preliminary work and investigation preparatory to the construction of the new bridge. A general description of the bridge is given with special attention to the single leaf bascule span, its main girders and open mesh steel deck, and also its balancing, machinery and electrical control. The fixed spans are described together with mention of the foundation conditions and the substructure.

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