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BRIDGES-1.Pdf Big ideas, innovative minds 1 Yüksel Proje, founded in 1978, is in the position of the largest engineering and consultancy firm of Turkey today. Firm, which has completed numerous large scale projects both inland and abroad, is providing services mainly in the fields of feasibility, design, construction supervision and project management under the main headings of transportation, infrastructure and environment, buildings, geological and geotechnical engineering. Customer satisfaction-oriented fundamental approach underlies the achievements of Yüksel Proje. All process is organized to meet customer expectations. Yüksel Proje places human factor at the center. It identiies the responsibilities related with both its employees and its clients meticulously, and acts within the framework of national and international regulations. The Firm does not restrict its liabilities with the employee-client axis only. Actions are taken with social responsibility and environmental consciousness. Yüksel Proje has, which has carried out activity in 13 countries until today, nearly 1400 employees, over 50 active construction area and major projects at national and international arena. According to Engineering New Record 2015 records, Yüksel Proje 209th largest design firm of the world among 225 design firms. 3 Service Areas Transportation Motorways and State Highways Bridges and Viaducts Railways Railway Mass Transportation Systems Marine Structures - Harbours Airports Infrastructure & Water Transmission Lines Drainage and Waste Water Networks Environment Water and Waste Water Treatment Plants Solid Waste Storage and Incineration Plants Natural Gas and Crude Oil Pipelines Buildings Smart Buildings Industrial Facilities Mass Housing Education, Sports and Health Facilities Geologic & Geotechnical Soil Investigation Geological Engineering Implementations Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Designs 5 Services Feasibility Using all our experience, we evaluate econom- ical, technical and social effects; we determine the correct sources and take the right steps. Design Using the high technological opportunities, we put into practice the designs which are practicable, aesthetical, economic, functional, eco-friendly and original. Construction Supervision We provide and conduct the services within the specified budget correctly, timely, effectively and in compliance with the contract conditions, specifications, and OHS process considering en- vironmental effects. Project Management We examine the project integrally, analyze all details specifically the cost, and perform the process management productively. Services 7 Osmangazi Bridge Osmangazi Bridge under Gebze - İzmit Motorway Project is the 4th largest mid - span bridge in the world. Location : Gebze - Orhangazi - İzmir Service Period : 2013 - 2016 Client : General Directorate of Highways Scope of Service : Consultancy and supervision services Type : Suspension bridge Mid - Span : 1550 m Width : 35,93 m Bridge towers height : 252 m Length : 2682 m 9 3rd Bosphorus Bridge The 3rd Bosphorus Bridge which is high technology and engineering product will be the widest with 59 meters, the longest with 1408 meters main span having rail system and the suspension bridge having highest tower with more than 322 meters in the world. Location : İstanbul Service Period : 2013 - Ongoing Client : General Directorate of Highways Scope of Service : Consultancy and supervision services System : Hybrid (Cable-Stayed + Suspension) Scope : Eight-lane highway and two-lane railway Width : 59 m (The world’s widest suspension bridge) Main Span : 1408 m (The longest suspension bridge in the world having a rail system) Height : 322 m (The suspension bridge having the highest tower in the world) 11 Nissibi Bridge Nissibi cable - stayed bridge is planned to be constructed on Atatürk Dam Lake which is 80th km of Adıyaman - Kahta - Siverek - Diyarbakır Highway. In terms of technical features, Nissibi Bridge is an example project including a series of initials and innovation for the construction industry in Turkey. Location : Diyarbakır - Adıyaman Service Period : 2010 - 2011 Client : General Directorate of Highways Scope of Service : Detailed design Construction Method : Cable - Stayed, segmental Superstructure Type : Post-tensioned box girder side spans, Steel orthotropic main span Total Length : 610 m Main Span : 400 m Bridge Width : 22.90 m Number of Pylons : 2 Pylon Height : 96 m 13 Gülburnu Bridge In scope of the construction of Gülburnu Bridge, crossing with an aesthetic bridge of the bay containing the historical Zefre Harbor and protection of Gülburnu Bay that has a natural beauty have been aimed. Desire of large span selection is closely related to geological and topographical features of the sea bottom. The bedrocks are about 15 meters to 20 meters deep in the sea. Thus, they lead to reduce the number of pier as much as possible and place in shallower parts. “Free balanced cantilever method” has been selected as a construction method because it is not possible to base scaffolding at offshore. Location : Gülburnu - Giresun Service Period : 2005 - 2007 Client : Güriş İnşaat A.Ş. - Metiş İnşaat A.Ş. Joint Venture Scope of Service : Detailed design Bridge Type : Highway - Reinforced concrete Superstructure Type : Post-tensioned cast in place box girder Construction Method : Free balanced cantilever method Total Length : 330 m Main Span : 165 m Bridge Width : 2 x 14.50 m 15 Kömürhan Bridge Kömürhan cable - stayed bridge is planned to be constructed on Fırat river which is a natural border separating Malatya - Elazığ cities and on 51th km of the existing Elazığ - Malatya State Road. The bridge will be constructed next to the existing post - tensioned bridge. LONGITUDINAL SECTION MALATYA KARAKAYA BARAJ GÖLÜ KARAKAYA DAM LAKE The single pyloned bridge which is crossing over the Keban Dam, has a main span of 380 m and has a total length of 660 m. Kömürhan Bridge will be linked to the new tunnel by approach spans. Location : Malatya - Elazığ Highway Service Period : 2010 - Design is completed, construction continues Client : General Directorate of Highways Scope of Service : Detailed design, construction consultancy and supervision services Bridge Type : Highway - Cable stayed Construction Method : Cable stayed, segmental Superstructure Type : Post-tensioned box girder side spans, Steel orthotropic main span Total Length : 660 m Main Span : 380 m Bridge Width : 23.90 m Number of Pylons : 1 Pylon Height : 168.50 m 17 Gerze-1 Viaduct Gerze - 1 Viaduct consists of two bridges with 865 m and 885 m. The bridge superstructure has two different types as precast beam and composite steel beam. Precast Beam Bridge is between 1 and 13 axes of the viaduct and consists of 12 spans. Pier height varies from 5 m to 26 m. Steel composite continuous superstructure system is consists of four steel I-beam and cast in place concrete deck. 165 cm diameter steel armored bored piles have been used to withstand landslide effects. Project : Yakakent - Gerze Highway Project Location : Sinop Service Period : 2009 - 2011 Client : General Directorate of Highways Scope of Service : Detailed Design, Survey and Design Services Bridge Type : Highway - Steel - Concrete Superstructe Type : Steel I-Beam + Concrete composite deck Total Length : 865 m (A - Bridge), 885 m (B - Bridge) The Longest Span : 70 m Bridge Width : 2 x 14.25 m 19 Sinop İdemli Viaduct İdemli viaducts (1, 2.1, 2.2 and 3) have required a special structure design because of landslide having 20 m depth in the bridge area. A structure design has led to large spans without block of the landslide as much as possible. A composite superstructure has been selected consisting of four I-beams and cast in place deck because of ease of construction and road profile. The superstructure system is continuous. 165 cm diameter steel armored bored piles have been used to withstand landslide effects. Project : Yakakent - Gerze Highway Project Location : Sinop Service Period : 2009 - 2011 Client : General Directorate of Highways Scope of Service : Detailed design, survey and design services Bridge Type : Highway - Steel Superstructure Type : Steel I-Beam + Concrete compasite deck Total Length : 230m (For Idemli 2.1 Viaduct) The Longest Span : 80 m Bridge Width : 2 x 12.75 m 21 Algeria Oran Viaduct Oran viaduct which is planned to be constructed in scope of the city crossing project with 8 km in Oran - Algeria, will be 1279 m length. Viaduct will be constructed with installation of Side spans of the viaduct are 40 m and main spans precast segments which are manufactured in the are 70, 75 and 80 m. The bridge has a total of 17 factory and post - tensioning in place. piers and all foundations are supported by piles. Location : Oran - Algeria Service Period : 2015 - 2016 Client : Makyol İnşaat A.Ş. - ENGOA Joint Venture Scope of Service : Detailed design Bridge Type : Highway - Concrete precast segmental box cross-section Construction Method : Free balanced cantilever method Total Length : 1279 m Main Span : 80 m Bridge Width : 2 x 14.50 m Akyunlu Bridge Akyünlü Bridge will be constructed on Tunceli - Elazığ State Highway and Uzunçayır Dam Lake. The bridge will connect Malazgirt to Tunceli province. 1 2 3 4 AKYÜNLÜ Location : Tunceli Service Period : 2012 - 2013 Client : General Directorate of Highways Scope Of Service : Detailed Design Bridge Type : Highway - Reinforced concrete Superstructure Type : Post-tensioned cast in place box girder Construction Method : Free balanced cantilever method Total Length : 360 m Main
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