Vitruvio: International Journal of Architectural Technology and Sustainability (Jul 2018)

Treto bridge refurbishment (Cantabria, 1905-2016)

  • M. Ruiz-Bedia,
  • Felipe Collazos-Arias

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4995/vitruvio-ijats.2018.10075
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 1
pp. 28 – 45

Abstract

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The paper delves into the process of refurbishment of an old metal bridge (year 1905) located in a marsh (mouth of the Ason river, Cantabria) of high environmental value. The repair was necessary to guarantee the structural safety of the bridge, which serves a national road (N-634). At the same time, it was necessary to preserve its cultural values and, during the work, to fulfill the environmental requirements. The text emphasizes the importance of having a good record of information on the bridge in order to plan a good intervention. The results confirm that the previous studies have been useful to project and execute a deep repair, respecting the cultural landscape of the estuary.

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