New Modular Bridges Solutions—A sustainable Solution to Connect People

Abstract

The present paper describes a new modular bridge solution with higher range of spans, load capacity, fast assembly and smart packing. As an upgrade of the conventional Bailey bridges type, BERD developed a new structural solution designed to be launched by increment launching with a superfast telescopic system. In remote locations where building a conventional concrete bridge can represent a logistic challenge regarding materials and equipment transport, the modular steel bridges aim to minimize the logistic operations impact of the infrastructure. In fact, modular bridges are aligned with the three main principles of sustainability in construction—reuse, reduce and recycle. Being reused several times with minimum maintenance needed, high capacity to be adapted to several span lengths and totally recycled in the end of life cycle, modular bridges highly fits in the sustainability concept. Also the new range of spans up to 120 m offered by BERD, opens new possibilities of bridging margins reducing distances between populations and also social and economic impact. Prepared to be easily assembled and launched in few days (less than one week), the modular bridges main applications are: new bridging, civil protection, infrastructures repairs and military support.