Yi Sun-sin Bridge: Erection of Girder using Winch-Driven Lifting Gantry

Abstract

<p>The Yi Sun-sin Bridge connects the cities Yeosu and Gwangyang in Korea. The link provides easy access between Yeosu and the Gwangyang Industrial Complex. It is a suspension bridge with the main span of 1545m carrying four traffic lanes. This paper gives a description of the deck erection method adopted for this bridge. Emphasis has been put on the erection of a girder using a winch- driven lifting gantry.</p>