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Rama VIII Bridge

Built: 1999 - 2002
Status: in use
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Crosses: Chao Phraya River
Rama VIII Bridge, Bangkok.
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Structural Type:
Cable-stayed bridge
asymmetric, inverted-Y pylon
Function / usage:
Motorway bridge / freeway bridge

Firms, offices, etc. involved with this structure
Legend: Phase of works
RoleNamePart of structure 
Owner Bangkok Metropolitain Administration
  Bangkok Metropolitain Administration
Design concept Epsilon Byggkonsult AB
  Mott MacDonald
Architecture Bangkok Metropolitain Administration
  Yee Associates
Wind tunnel testing Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc.
Structural engineering Scott Wilson
Structural design Buckland & Taylor Ltd.
Checking engineering Bridge Reconnaissance and Design Institute
Co-contractor BBR Systems
  China State Construction & Engineering Corporation
  PPD Construction
Prestressing BBR Systems
Formwork Deutsche Doka Schalungstechnik GmbH
Construction supervision Epsilon Byggkonsult AB
  Mott MacDonald

Technical information
DescriptionValue
Construction materials used
superstructure  composite steel-reinforced concrete
Dimensions
  main span 300 m
  total length 475 m

Relevant Web Sites
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External Link2bangkok.com: The Unofficial Rama VIII Bridge Site English
External LinkBridge Pros: Rama VIII Bridge English

Relevant Literature
* 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   Rama VIII Bridge, Bangkok, Thailand, in "Structural Engineering International", August 2002, n. 3 v. 12 .

 
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