SHANGLIN BRIDGE RENOVATION

XI’AN , CHINA

The project Thecover consists ofsteel porches with closed section and divided into 7 independent structures.

Each independent structure consists of 72 porches and measure 76.2m long, the wheel base between the portico’s measures1,058m, thedimensions of the beam elements are:

width Equal to 20 cm and height of120cm. The thickness of the element svaries from 6 to 20.

For the construction, welded steel section steel profiles have been used, forming portals that, by fitting together guarantee a dynamic aspect of the complex as well as greater resistance to horizontal stresses.