Access basket to the stays of a cable-stayed bridge

Project requirements

To perform inspections on a newly constructed cable-stayed bridge, the client requires an access system capable of traveling along each stay cable.

Development of a fully customized platform that allows movement along the stay cable for inspection and repair work.

  • Location: Galicia, Spain
  • Sector: Civil engineering
  • Subsector: Bridge maintenance
  • Application: Bridges and viaducts

Project requirements

To perform inspections on a newly constructed cable-stayed bridge, the client requires an access system capable of traveling along each stay cable.

Development of a fully customized platform that allows movement along the stay cable for inspection and repair work.

  • Location: Galicia, Spain
  • Sector: Civil engineering
  • Subsector: Bridge maintenance
  • Application: Bridges and viaducts

Solution

A platform powered by a 1,000 kg cable hoist and mounted on the stay cable allows for forward and backward movement. The platform features one or two detachable cradles for transporting personnel. Power is supplied by an autonomous power generator.

This system is versatile and can be utilized for other cable-stayed bridges.

  • Project Ref: 211049
  • Height: 150 meters
  • Horizontal Travel: 150 meters
  • Regulations: 2006/42/EC, EN 1808

Solution

A platform powered by a 1,000 kg cable hoist and mounted on the stay cable allows for forward and backward movement. The platform features one or two detachable cradles for transporting personnel. Power is supplied by an autonomous power generator.

This system is versatile and can be utilized for other cable-stayed bridges.

  • Project Ref: 211049
  • Height: 150 meters
  • Horizontal Travel: 150 meters
  • Regulations: 2006/42/EC, EN 1808

Project photos

These are some of the photographs we took at the exact moment during the installation and commissioning of the project.

In them, you will be able to appreciate the materials used, our team's work during assembly, and the quality of the entire deployment.

Project photos

These are some of the photographs we took at the exact moment during the installation and commissioning of the project.

In them, you will be able to appreciate the materials used, our team's work during assembly, and the quality of the entire deployment.