Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Mannheim
Building project: Benjamin Franklin Bridge, MannheimClient: State Building Department, Heidelberg
Period: 2008 - 2009
Services:
- Special examination in accordance with DIN 1076
- Examination of the dynamic behaviour as a result of human-induced vibrations
- Restoration and reinforcement of the timber bridge
- Onsite construction supervision of the restoration work
- Tender documents for the restoration and reinforcement
- The bridge is completely built from timber truss girders. The superstructure follows a trough design. The deck features grooved timber planks.
- Defining and implementing human-induced acceleration time history
- Carrying out dynamic tests