Galata Bridge Istanbul, Turkey

Galata Bridge Istanbul, Turkey

Approach bridge from prestressed concrete with 2 stories and spans of 22,30 m.
Main bridge as double bascule bridge with free span of 80 m.
Design for earthquake with PGA = 0,35 g and collision of an 8000 t ship.
Construction of the bascule bridge by lowering with heavy rigging equipment.

Owner
Turkish Highway Administration

Services of LAP
Alternative design and detailed design in JV with Temel Mühendislik SA, Istanbul

Large Photo
By Rrburke (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons