Author:
Georgakis Christos T.,Fuino Yozo,Hopf Siegfried,Ostenfeld Klaus H.,Svensson S. Eilif
Abstract
<p>On January 15, 2018 at 11:49, the west pylon of the cable-stayed Chirajara Bridge collapsed during construction of the bridge
girder. The collapse led to the total destruction of the pylon, together with the erected span of the bridge girder. Authorities
reported nine fatalities resulting from the collapse.</p>
<p>In this case study, the findings of the detailed investigation into the failure mechanism of the bridge are reported. In addition,
selected drawings used for construction, geotechnical aspects, and deficiencies in the bridge design are presented, together with
observations made during site visits and interviews with relevant parties.</p>
Publisher
International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE)
Reference16 articles.
1. Analytical Modeling of the Pre- and Postyield Behavior of Bond in Reinforced Concrete;M. Fernández Ruiz;Journal of Structural Engineering (ASCE)
2. Beeby, A. W. Ductility in reinforced concrete: why is it needed and how is it achieved? The Structural Engineer, Vol. 75, No. 18, 1997, pp. 311–318.
3. Tension Chord Model for Structural Concrete;P. Marti;Structural Engineering International
4. Minimum Reinforcement Requirement for RC Beams
5. Making sense of minimum flexural reinforcement requirements for reinforced concrete members;Stephen J. Seguirant;PCI Journal