7. Popular Methods For Erection Of Bridge
Erection using Traditional Methods
Using Formwork
With land based hydraulic cranes (single / double cranes – for (i) span-
by-span construction or even (ii) random span construction
Erection using Modern Methods
Floating Cranes / Barges / Jack-up platforms
Using Bridge Launching Girders
Cable Cranes
CFT (Cantilever Form Traveler) / MSS (Moving Scaffolding System)
Tower Carnes
8. Floating Bridge erection Crane
In case of long span bridges, Launching Girder (LG) is commonly used
typical Truss type Bridge Erection Launcher
9. Bridge erection using a single land based crane in segmental bridge