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Rama VIII Bridge

Rama VIII Bridge (Bangkok, 2002)
Rama VIII Bridge, Bangkok.
Rama VIII Bridge, Bangkok.
Rama VIII Bridge (Bangkok, 2002)

General Information

Structural Type: Cable-stayed bridge
Function / usage: Motorway bridge / freeway bridge
Built: 1999 - 2002
Status: in use

Geographic Information & Related Structures

Location: Bangkok, Thailand, Asia
Crosses
  • Chao Phraya River

Technical Information

Dimensions

main span 300 m
total length 475 m

Materials

superstructure composite steel-reinforced concrete

Participants

Owner
Design concept
Architecture
Wind tunnel testing
Structural engineering
Structural design
Checking engineering
Co-contractor
Prestressing
Formwork
Construction supervision

Relevant Web Sites

Relevant Publications

  • Heidengren, Charles R. Regal Crossing, in "Civil Engineering Magazine", July 2003, n. 7 v. 73
  • Meyrick, Simon Fit for a king, in "Bridge Design & Engineering", 1st Quarter 2002, n. 26 v. 8
  • Nanakorn, Chaiyuth & Chitnuyanondh, Larp Rama VIII Bridge, Bangkok, Thailand, in "Structural Engineering International", August 2002, n. 3 v. 12

Internal Information

Structure-ID: s0000911
Created: 07/09/2000
Last Updated: 05/03/2013