Solutions for Road & Bridge Construction
Aicrane is well aware of the complexities and high demands of the road and bridge construction industry: heavy machinery, intricate engineering designs, environmental impacts, stringent regulations, and the need for precision and efficiency.In road and bridge construction, precast concrete components need to be transported from the precast yard to the construction site, where they are then placed in specific positions and combined with other components. Our offerings of high-quality handling and assembly equipment, innovative technologies, and comprehensive services are designed to enhance project safety and productivity at every stage, from planning to completion.
Solution For Road & Bridge Construction Industry
Different lifting machines can be combined as road and bridge construction solution for various scenarios. Aicrane provides two solutions for precast components transportation and assembly operation.
Precast Components Transportation Solution
Road & Bridge Components Assembly Solution
Option 1: General Purposed Gantry Crane
The gantry crane within the prefab yard is designed to handle and position prefabricated concrete beams and other materials with precision. If there are already rails in the prefab yard, we recommend the rail mounted gantry crane which can use on the existing rails. They are suitable for lighter concrete components. The gantry crane excels in relocating beams, loading them onto hydraulic transporters or trucks, and executing lifting tasks within the yard.
Option 2: Straddle Carrier Crane & Hydraulic Transporter
The tyre straddle carrier is for the efficient handling of heavier prefabricated beams in the prefab yard. This transportation solution is adept at handling massive loads ranging from 50 to 1000 tons.Its primary function involves facilitating the loading of these prefabricated beams onto hydraulic transporters, optimizing the logistics for seamless delivery to construction sites.
Characterized by its hydraulic power systems, the hydraulic transporter plays a crucial role in scenarios where the transportation of substantial loads is a common requirement. In the prefab yards, it can handling the prefabricated concrete beams that the straddle carrier positions onto it. Then transfer it to the storing area or road and bridge construction site.
Option 1: Utilizing Hydraulic Transporter With Cross-Line Straddle Carrier
The cross-line straddle carrier is suitable for scenarios where the construction site has limited space and efficient transportation and lifting of precast components are needed, such as in urban bridge and viaduct construction. The hydraulic transporter can transport the prefab concrete beam from the prefab yard to the road bridge construction site. The cross-line straddle carrier crane can be used for lower bridges.
Firstly, the carrier is utilized to adeptly lift and position prefabricated segments onto the carrier itself from hydraulic transporters. Subsequently, it transports these segments to their designated installation points. One of its features is the capability to align and securely connect the segments once in position, ensuring seamless integration into the overarching structure.
Option 2: Utilizing Hydraulic Transporter With Launching Gantry Crane
The launching gantry crane is suitable for large-span, river-crossing bridge construction, especially for continuous beam bridges and continuous rigid frame bridges that require high precision and high load-bearing capacity.The launching gantry crane plays an important role in the assembly of beam segments of bridges.
The JP150-50 launching gantry crane is also suitable for road construcion. Aicrane can provide customized solution for both hydraulic transport and launching gantry crane to make sure them fit each other in size and load capacity.The launching gantry crane’s primary function involves lifting beam segments from the hydraulic transporter and transporting them to the erection position with precision, where they are placed onto precast bridge piers.
Aicrane Equipment for Road & Bridge Construction
A crane for road and bridge construction is a specialized heavy machinery designed to lift and maneuver heavy materials and components during the construction of bridges and roads. There are four main types of crane for road and bridge construction in Aicrane. The straddle carrier can be used in prefab yard or cross-line bridge construction site. The launching gantry crane can be used to build precast segmental bridges and roads. There are also rubber tyred gantry crane and heavy duty gantry crane.
Straddle Carrier Crane
Launching Gantry Crane
Rubber Tyred Gantry Crane
Gantry Crane
DTL800 Straddle Carrier Crane For Prefab Components Handling
The DTL800 tyre straddle carrier crane, representing advanced heavy lifting equipment, showcases its capabilities through synchronized operation and impeccable performance. Boasting an impressive lifting capacity of 800 tons, it spans 23 meters with a vertical lifting range of 11 millimeters, achieved from ground to the apex of a box girder. The hydraulic cylinder-driven independent steering mechanism and the hydraulic-driven tyre-based travel configuration synergize to enhance mobility and efficiency. It can lift and relocate the prefab concrete beam in the prefab yard for building a concrete bridge.
DTL200 Straddle Carrier Crane For Bridge Construction
The straddle carrier’s applications extend to cross-line construction, particularly in the installation of prefabricated bridge segments. Primarily, the carrier adeptly lifts and positions prefabricated segments onto itself from hydraulic transporters, ensuring secure and controlled transfer. Subsequently, it transports these segments to their designated installation points, optimizing precision and placement. A standout feature is its ability to align and securely connect segments once in position, ensuring seamless integration into the overarching structure.
JP50-40 & JP120-60 Launching Gantry Crane
Specifically crafted to address the requirements of assembling and erecting segmental box girders with spans of up to 40m, the JP50-40 launching gantry crane for bridge construction adopts the whole-span construction approach. Notable for its proficiency in low-level hanging assembly and tensioning operations, this bridge building crane has an impressive rated lifting capacity of 50t. Distinguished by its capability to handle the assembly and erection of single or double span segmental box girders with spans reaching up to 60m, the JP120-60 launching gantry crane excels in erecting bridge girders for both head and tail spans. This crane for bridge cosntruction allows for self-assembly of the block, showcasing a distinctive T-structure symmetrical cable-stayed construction.
JP150-50 & JP180-50 Launching Gantry Crane
Tailored to meet the challenges of assembling and erecting 50m single-span whole-span segmental box girders directly at the pier top, the JP150-50 launching gantry crane excels in erecting both head and tail spans. Offering self-assembly capability of the block, this crane for road and bridge construction is proficient in wet joint construction, enabling the construction of entire spans at low levels with low-position hanging assembly and tensioning. Engineered to meet the demands of segmental beam erection for spans below 50m, the JP180-50 launching gantry crane incorporates tail bridge deck feeding and precision adjustment of segment block posture. Beyond assembly, it is capable of binding reserved reinforcement between segment blocks, installing templates, pouring wet joint concrete, and conducting whole-hole tensioning to complete the entire span construction.
Rubber Tyred Gantry Crane
Rubber tyred gantry crane is a kind of mobile gantry crane, playing a pivotal role in various engineering projects, particularly in the field of road and bridge construction. These rubber tyred gantry cranes are specifically designed to lift and transfer concrete beams, facilitate the assembly or maintenance of heavy loads, and accurately position pipelines.
Aicrane provides single girder and double girder rubber tyred gantry crane. Thedouble girder gantry crane is ingeniously configured with two main beams and four robust support legs. The utilization of a double girder design provides enhanced balance, especially when tasked with lifting long and substantial loads. Furthermore, the crane’s adaptability is showcased by its ability to be equipped with two balance beams, a feature that proves invaluable when handling large and extended loads during bridge construction projects.
There are other kinds of regular gantry crane that can be used for road and bridge construction. For example, the AQ-MG gantry crane can lift up to 500 ton. There are also other models of heavy duty gantry crane for sale. This double girder gantry crane is commonly used outdoors to lift containers or other heavy items like bridge components. It has a large space between two legs, this is very convenient for loading unloading materials.
We can design it into double beam rail mounted gantry crane or double beam gantry crane to suit your needs.
Advantages of Road & Bridge Precast Components Transportation & Construction Solution
Here are several advantages of Aicrane’s road and bridge construction solution, combining straddle carrier crane, hydraulic transporter, and launching gantry crane:
01Customization for Seamless Integration
Aicrane’s bridge construction solution offers the advantage of seamless integration through customization. Each component, including the straddle carrier crane, hydraulic transporter, and launching gantry crane, can be tailored to suit specific project requirements. This ensures optimal compatibility in terms of load capacity, prefab concrete beam sizes, and other essential parameters.
02Flexible Load Capacity
The bridge construction solution allows for flexibility in load capacity. Whether the project involves handling lighter prefabricated components or heavier segments, Aicrane’s customizable solution ensures that each crane for bridge construction and transporter is designed to efficiently manage the specified load capacity, contributing to the versatility of the construction process.
03Adaptable to Various Beam Sizes
The adaptability of Aicrane’s solution extends to accommodating various prefab concrete beam sizes. Whether dealing with shorter or longer spans, the customization options allow for adjustments to fit the specific dimensions of the prefabricated components. This adaptability enhances the solution’s suitability for a wide range of bridge construction projects.
04Enhanced Mobility and Efficiency
The integration of hydraulic transporters and straddle carrier cranes contributes to enhanced mobility and efficiency. The hydraulic-driven configurations of these components ensure swift and precise movements, facilitating the timely transportation and positioning of prefab concrete beams. This efficiency is particularly beneficial in projects with tight schedules.
Future Development of Road & Bridge Construction Industry
The future development of the road and bridge construction industry is influenced by several key factors that are shaping its trajectory:
01Global Economic Growth and Urbanization
The continuous growth of the global economy and rapid urbanization processes are significant drivers of the road and bridge construction industry. As urbanization accelerates, more people are migrating to urban areas, leading to an increasing demand for urban infrastructure development. Particularly in developing countries and emerging economies, urban expansion and population growth create substantial infrastructure construction needs. These countries require new roads, bridges, and urban transportation systems to support economic development and meet residents’ living needs.
02Technological Innovation and Smart Development
The industry is undergoing a technological revolution with advancements in intelligent and digital technologies. These innovations are transforming traditional construction methods, enhancing efficiency, and improving safety.
03Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development
Heightened global environmental awareness has made green building and sustainable development significant trends in the road and bridge construction industry. Governments and international organizations are imposing stricter environmental requirements on construction materials and processes, driving the industry toward low-carbon, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly practices.
04Policy and Regulatory Support
Government policies and funding for infrastructure development are crucial factors driving the industry’s growth. Infrastructure investment plans and public works projects directly stimulate the demand for road and bridge construction. Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models, where governments collaborate with private enterprises to invest in and operate infrastructure projects, not only alleviate government financial pressure but also enhance project construction and management efficiency.
Services Provided for Our Customers
Customized Service
Technical Support Service
Localization Service
After-sales Service
Customized Service
We have professional technical managers who can provide customized solutions for customers according to the project needs with pictures, videos, brochures, parameters, configurations and 3D drawings of the equipment. We guarantee our tailored solutions are most suitable and cost-effective for the specific operational conditions and requirements.
Technical Support Service
After the equipment arrives at the customer’s site, we will provide remote video or on-site installation and commissioning guidance according to customer needs. In order to ensure the safe use of the lifting equipment and maximize the performance, we provide training services for customers, includes equipment start-up and shutdown procedures, emergency procedures execution methods, detailed instructions for various configurations, etc.
Localization Service
Aicrane has established local offices and service centers in various regions to provide timely support and services. This ensures quick response times and better understanding of local market needs. We have more than 30 service outlets in different countries and will set up more in the near future in order to serve our customers quicker and better.
After-sales Service
We provide comprehensive after-sales service to ensure long-term customer satisfaction and smooth project operation after equipment delivery. Our after-sales service team is composed of professional technicians who have rich experience and professional knowledge and can promptly and efficiently solve various problems encountered by customers during the use of our lifting equipment.
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