V/Line – Otway Road Composite Bridge
There are numerous engineering companies that specialise in either steel bridges or concrete components. Brunton are experts in composite structures – a combination of these two materials to make the structures work in smart ways. Composite bridges allow for structure installation that reduces disruptions to external stakeholders.
CLIENT | V/LINE
CATEGORY | STRUCTURAL
V/Line engaged Brunton to build a structurally sound bridge for Otway Road in Warrnambool, Victoria.
Our Solution
Brunton completed the project in 8 weeks.
The team fabricated two 1200 WB girders and several cross-girders with welded shear studs. They also constructed a pre-cast concrete desk that they can separate from the shear studs.
Brunton checked that the bridge was up to standards before the team transported them to the site. They worked with VicRoads and local councils to get permits for transporting over-sized cargo within the state.
The team successfully:
delivered a 35-tonne steel structure on an oversized load from Melbourne to Warrnambool
transported a 40-tonne concrete structure to the site.
Brunton lifted the steel up first, then overlaid the concrete on top to create a composite bridge.
