Arch and crane bridges
Bridge design
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Arch and crane bridges
Bridge design

Authors : Jean-Armand CALGARO, Anne BERNARD-GELY

Publication date: February 10, 2010, Review date: July 20, 2020 | Lire en français

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6. Arch and crane bridges

In the past, many structures belonging to either of these two families were designed in steel. For long spans, however, the cantilever construction method has given concrete an unrivalled competitive edge. For this reason, the following sections focus on bridges made from concrete.

Arches and crutch bridges are among the most suitable structures for crossing deep valleys and gorges.

6.1 Arch bridges

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6.1.1 General morphology

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