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BRIDGE
Ishan Kossambe
13MCD0038
Introduction
Incorporates an integrated hydraulic system into the
How it works
Forces in a
lateral/horizontal
direction at the
supports
Three hinged arch
Loading will cause the
arch to spread
Supports
Load causes the three
Mid-Span of Bridge
The high pressure hydraulic fluid causes another piston to
become raised
Counteracting the load
Calibration and calculation is required by changing the
Advantages
Little maintenance
Quantity of material
required to construct
the bridge is reduced
Increase its aesthetic
and social impact
Reversal of hydraulic
fluid still results in
equilibrium
Disadvantages
Vertical hydraulic column being required to be located in
vertical hydraulic
column
Replacing hydraulic
components placed at
an angle
Adding several, thicker
O-rings and gaskets
Potential Applications
Pedestrian Footbridges
Water Transportation
Vehicular Transportation
Light Vehicles
Freight Vehicles
Railway Transportation
Moving Bridges
Drawbridge
Bascule bridge
Curling bridge
Vertical-lift bridge
Retractable bridge
Tilt bridge
Hydraulic Cylinders
Two per span
Tie rod and welded
Intermediate trunnion and
Counterbalance Valves
Varying loads, wind makes it unbalanced and causes run
away
A counterbalance valve keeps this condition in check
Holding the bridge firmly in any position
Acts as a check valve
Proportional Valves
Smooth acceleration and deceleration
Gradually increasing or decreasing the amount of flow to
the cylinders
The use of servo valves for this task is not recommended
0 - 9 volts dc/800 milliamps
Hydraulic Pump
Variable volume-bent axis-piston type pump
Strong suction capability and greater dirt tolerance, make
Hydraulic Fluids
ISO Grade
Viscosity
Normal Operating
Temperature
AW32
Light
1O0-150F
AW46
Medium
3O0-160F
AW68
Heavy
4O0-170F
valves
Drilled manifolds to minimize piping and fittings
Filters which are easy to change with good clogging
indicators
Straight thread "o ring ports and fittings
Large access covers for reservoirs
References
http://en.wikipedia.org/
http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Hydraulic_Assist
ed_Bridges
www.youtube.com
Hydraulic systems for movable bridges by Michael A.
Henley