Tenders Are Invited For Construction Work For Steel Bridges – Renewing The Balance Of Noordkasteelbrug Oost

Construction Work For Steel Bridges – Renewing The Balance Of Noordkasteelbrug Oost. The Aim Is To Completely Renew The Balance Structure Of The Eastern Noordkasteel Bridge. Renewing The Balance Of The Noordkasteel Bridge Is An Intervention To Continue To Guarantee The Initially Proposed Lifespan. In Order Of Magnitude, The Scope Of The Works On The Eastern Bridge Includes: Renewing The Balance Arm Including Wind Bracings Renewing The Connections Of The Balance And Box And Possibly Renewing The Box (+ Filling) Renewing Tie Rods Overhaul And Any Limited Repairs (Including Shock Absorbers) To Rack Beams Accurate Measuring Of A, B, C And D Hinges Detailed Weighing Of The Flight In Order To Verify The Design Principles Replacing The Main Pivot Points Of The East Bridge (A+B+C+D Bearings) Cfr Current Configuration Optimize All Bearings On The East Bridge Restore Anchorages A-Hinges Equipped With Secondary Steel (Handrails, Ladders, Platforms) As Included In The Specifications, All Necessary Disassembly And Assembly Work. The Precondition Is To Retain The Existing Flights, Seat, Rack Beams, Drive And Electrical Installations. In Addition To The Renovation Work On The East Bridge, Some Safety Measures Need To Be Taken On The West Bridge; These Include Limited Adjustment Works To Secondary Steel (Railings, Ladders, Platforms). In Addition, The Contractor May Be Appointed To Carry Out Urgent Repairs To The West Bridge In The Event Of Calamities/Malfunctions, During The Work On The East Bridge, In Order To Minimize Interruptions And Blockages For All Traffic Modes.