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Central Drive Walsall Bridge Widening Project: Pre-Cast Concrete Installation

Matt ThorneNovember 1, 2015May 18th, 2023
Central Drive, Walsall

The Installation of various Pre Cast Concrete abutment extension units, cill beams, TY beams and edge / parapet units to create the all new widened bridge deck at Road Over Bridge 13, Central Drive, Walsall. Loads varying in weight from 3.50te for the TY beams, 33.10te for the abutment extensions and 48.00te for the edge beams.

Crane: Liebherr LTM1500-8.1 – 165te C/W & 47.3m TY3 supplied by Baldwins Crane Hire

Other Equipment:

Pneumatic Chain Hoists, Endless Slings, Master Links, Shackles, Manual Chain Blocks and various Chains Slings

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 What type of bridge construction project is detailed on this page?

This page details the widening of Road Over Bridge 13 at Central Drive, Walsall, through the installation of various pre-cast concrete units. This involved creating an all-new widened bridge deck.

2 What were the heaviest loads lifted during the Central Drive bridge project?

The heaviest loads lifted during the Central Drive project included abutment extensions weighing 33.10 tonnes and edge beams weighing 48.00 tonnes. TY beams also varied in weight, starting from 3.50 tonnes.

3 What specialized crane was utilized for the Central Drive bridge widening?

The specialized crane utilized for the Central Drive bridge widening project was a Liebherr LTM1500-8.1, supplied by Baldwins Crane Hire. It was equipped with 165 tonnes of counterweight and a 47.3m TY3 configuration.

4 What other equipment was essential for the installation of the pre-cast concrete units?

In addition to the main crane, other essential equipment included pneumatic chain hoists, endless slings, master links, shackles, manual chain blocks, and various chain slings. These were crucial for handling and installing the heavy pre-cast concrete units.