{"id":7169,"date":"2016-09-28T13:25:29","date_gmt":"2016-09-28T13:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/minutes.machine.market\/?p=7169"},"modified":"2016-09-28T13:25:29","modified_gmt":"2016-09-28T13:25:29","slug":"rapid-bridge-replacement-system-replace-bridge-spans-in-one-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/rapid-bridge-replacement-system-replace-bridge-spans-in-one-day\/","title":{"rendered":"RAPID BRIDGE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM Replace bridge spans in one day!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/engineeredrigging.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Engineered Rigging<\/a>\u2019s Rapid Bridge Replacement System enables railroads and their maintenance contractors to remove and replace a railroad bridge span in a single day. In addition to substantial time savings, the system also provides a safer method for bridge replacement than traditional hydraulic cylinder approaches. It is proudly engineered and manufactured with domestic materials in the U.S.A.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unique Design<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Engineered Rigging\u2019s 250-ton Rapid Bridge Replacement System is comprised of four mechanically engaged lift columns (two at each end), a horizontal lift girder connecting the columns, drivable trolleys that guide the bridge span along the lift girder, and transport carts to carry away removed spans and deliver replacements.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> Top-of-Rails Design:<\/strong> installs on top of the rails, rather than under, eliminating the need for extensive below-rail modifications to adjacent sections<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enclosed Lift Girder:<\/strong> doubles as a safe passageway, enabling crews to cross from one side of the bridge to the other once the span is removed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Modularity:<\/strong> eases handling, shipping and setup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Easy Transport &amp; Rapid Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By setting up the system on a nearby spur, rail service is not interrupted during assembly. \u2022 Assembles in three to four shifts \u2022 Ships to rail spur on four to five legal flatbed trailers \u2022 Requires no wide load or heavy load permits<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7171\" src=\"https:\/\/cranemarket.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Engineered-Rigging-Bridge-Replacement-Lift-System-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Engineered-Rigging-Bridge-Replacement-Lift-System-1 (2)\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Engineered-Rigging-Bridge-Replacement-Lift-System-1-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Engineered-Rigging-Bridge-Replacement-Lift-System-1-2-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Safe, Fast Operation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Railroads can use the Rapid Bridge Replacement System to safely exchange a bridge span in just one day, significantly less time than hydraulic cylinder methods. Depending on the number of spans, railroads can safely and efficiently replace a complete bridge in days rather than months.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mechanically Engaged Lifting:<\/strong> no cable drums or strands that can fail or hydraulics that leak<\/li>\n<li><strong>Self-Locking Lift Columns:<\/strong> perfectly synchronized lifting and positive mechanical engagement 100% of the time<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power Failsafe:<\/strong> lift columns that maintain stability during power outage<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remote Operation:<\/strong> lifting and transport controlled from a safe distance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Standard Configuration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Rapid Bridge Replacement System features a 250-ton lifting capacity and is capable of replacing most railroad bridge spans. Engineered Rigging can customize the system to meet unique customer requirements. Components include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Four 30-foot lift columns \u2022 Two lift column connector beams \u2022 One central span box girder \u2022 Two adjustable ladders \u2022 Two trolleys and drive systems \u2022 Lift system transport carts \u2022 Bridge section transport carts \u2022 Synchronized control system with power unit<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compliance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Engineered Rigging\u2019s Rapid Bridge Replacement System proudly complies with the applicable sections of the following standards:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 AISC Manual of Steel Construction, 9th Ed. and 13th Ed. \u2022 ASCE 7-10, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures \u2022 AWS D1.1, Structural Welding Code \u2022 29 CFR 1926, OSHA Construction Industry Regulations<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Engineered Rigging\u2019s Rapid Bridge Replacement System enables railroads and their maintenance contractors to remove and replace a railroad bridge span in a single day. 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