Road and Bridge Construction

Road and bridge construction is a vital project in construction industry. It provides people with smooth surfaces to walk on or driver over. The important factor is that of building a bridge that won’t fall or roads that may not crack and have pot holes. The constructed structures are to sustain the heavy loads of trucks of all sizes that pass by.

Bridges are designed, built and stress tested to determine if they can with stand pressure. If it passes the stress test then it is suitable for use. Building contractors do grading as well as enforcing bridges with steel structures. They hold long term contracts that cover thousands of kilometres of highways. They strive to provide the best road network from access roads to national highways.

Civil engineers and contractors are responsible for the oversight of the construction of roads and bridges. They visit sites to have an understanding of the project. When they reach the site it is assessed to determine the project costs and materials, equipment and labour needed. Prior to the construction activity the design information is moved from the plan to the ground. This is done with extra care to avoid earth disturbances. In road constructions bulldozers, hydraulic excavators and scrapers are the common types of equipment used.

Roads and bridges have a limit of loads they can with stand. This is proved by the load limits signs on bridges and road ways.

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