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Journal Article

Author
Boulton, George Oswald
Title
The Grey Street Bridge, Brisbane, construction of foundations
In
Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia
Imprint
vol. 3, no. 4, Apr 1931, pp. 117-125
Description

This paper, No.351, originated in the Brisbane Division of the Institution.

Abstract

A description is presented of the methods used in establishing the foundations for the bridge piers. The types of foundation include open footings, piled foundations, large cylinders and caissons sunk in the river, and small cylinders sunk on land. The river work is dealt with in greater detail and an account is given of the "artificial island" method of construction, the open dredging operations, conversion to pneumatic type and the high-pressure airlock work. The construction of submerged reinforced concrete beams connecting the caissons in pairs to form pier bases is described.

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  • Boulton, George Oswald (Koerner, C. F.), 'The Grey Street Bridge, Brisbane, construction of foundations (Discussions and communications)', Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, 3 (8) (1931), 285-286. Details

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