Some Investigations Performed for the Bridge Over Jiu at Aninoasa

Abstract

The carrying structure of the bridge over the Jiu River at Aninoasa consists in two parallel concrete arches with variable height of the cross section, sustaining a concrete deck through vertical concrete hangers. In the time period passed since the bridge was erected, some structural elements shown damages. In order to establish the technical state of the bridge, a technical appraisement was performed and according to this, the most exposed elements to the risk of failure are the hangers.

Keywords

• bridge
• cracks
• hangers
• deck
• grillage
• reinforcing bars