Battle of Mega Bridges - The 7 Highly Notable Mega Bridge Projects
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The document summarizes 7 notable mega bridge projects from around the world, including their total lengths, estimated costs, expected completion dates, and key design aspects. The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is highlighted as one of the longest bridges in the world at 50,000 meters long and costing an estimated $10.7 billion. When completed, the Padma Bridge in Bangladesh will be the largest bridge in the country and the first fixed river crossing, connecting over 6,150 meters. The Minpu Bridge in China is notable for its double-decker design, carrying road traffic on two levels to accommodate more vehicles.
Battle of Mega Bridges - The 7 Highly Notable Mega Bridge Projects
- 1. 0 10.000m 20.000m 30.000m 40.000m 50.000m Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge 50,000m Penang Second Bridge 23,370m Padma Bridge 6,150m Minpu Bridge 3,610m Nhat Tan Bridge 3,080m Vidin Calafat Bridge 1,971m Hardanger Bridge 1,380m Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) Total length: 50,000m Project Cost (est.): $10.7 billion Expected Date of Completion: End 2016 Design: Will include three cable-stayed spans Penang Second Bridge Total length: 23,370m Project Cost (est.): not available Expected Date of Completion: January 2014 Design: Cable-stayed bridge Carries: Motor vehicles 2Padma Bridge Total length: 6,150m Project Cost (est.): $2.9 billion Expected Date of Completion: 2016 Design: Truss bridge Carries: Motor vehicles, Railway Minpu Bridge Total length: 3,610m Project Cost (est.): not available Expected Date of Completion: not available Design: Cable-stayed bridge (double-decker) Carries: S32 Shenjiahuhu Expressway (Upper deck); road and pedestrian traffic Nhat Tan Bridge Total Length: 3,080m Project Cost (est.): not available Expected Date of Completion: Sept 2014 Design: 6 span continuous cable-stay bridge Vidin Calafat Bridge Total Length: 1,971 m Project Cost (est.): $160 million Expected Date of Completion: End of 2012 Design: Cable-stayed bridge Carries: Four lanes of roadway, one railway track, two walkways Hardanger Bridge Total Length: 1,380m Project Cost (est.): 200 million euro Expected Date of Completion: 2013 Design: Suspension bridge Carries: Two lanes of roadway and a bike/walkpath Disclaimer: Please note that we do all we can to ensure accuracy and timeliness of the information presented herein but errors may still understandably occur in some cases. If you believe that a serious inaccuracy has been made please let us know. This infograph is provided for information purposes only. IQPC accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any direct or indirect losses arising from the use of this report or its contents. References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong%E2%80%93Zhuhai%E2%80%93Macau_Bridge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padma_Bridge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penang_Second_Bridge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardanger_Bridge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minpu_Bridge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danube_Bridge_2 http://www.nssmc.com/en/product/use/case/bridge/nyattan_bridge.html/ http://www.intellasia.net/construction-on-nhat-tan-bridge-to-be-completed-by-sep-2014-189144 http://talkvietnam.com/tag/nhat-tan-bridge-project/ Battle of Mega Bridges The 7 Highly Notable Mega Bridge Projects Notable Fact: With its length, HZMB would become one of the landmarks within the Pearl River Delta in East Asia. Notable Fact: Penang Second Bridge is considered a High Impact Project, which is seen as a key catalyst in the socio-economic development of the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) of Malaysia. Notable Fact: When completed, Padma Bridge will be the largest bridge in Bangladesh and the first fixed river crossing for road traffic. Notable Fact: The Minpu Bridge carries two levels of roadway to accommodate more cars and has a stiffening truss to prevent swinging in the city's harsh winds. Notable Fact: Nhat Tan Bridge is expected to be the longest cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam Notable Fact: The Vidin Calafat Bridge will be the second bridge on the shared section of the Danube between Romania and Bulgaria Notable Fact: The Hardanger Bridge is world’s no. 7 longest span Bridges Asia 2013 tackles Efficient Design, Construction and Maintenance of Long Span Bridge Projects. Attend the conference and get access to visits, exclusive presentations and case studies on the mega bridge projects in Asia, including: • Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge • Minpu Bridge • Nhat Tan Bridge • Vidin Calafat Bridge • and more… To find out more, visit www.bridges-asia.com. To attend the conference, email enquiry@iqpc.com.sg or call +65 6722 9388.