The first continuous beam 0 # block of the longest low-pylon cable-stayed bridge in Africa built by Chinese enterprises was successfully poured!

On May 16, the longest low-pylon cable-stayed bridge in Africa, Magufuli Bridge in Tanzania, jointly constructed by China Railway 15th Bureau and China Civil Engineering, successfully poured the first continuous beam 0 # block, which opened the prelude to the construction of the continuous beam body of the bridge.

▲ Magufuli Bridge across Lake Victoria Maguful

I Bridge is located in the largest lake in Africa. In Lake Victoria, it is composed of a new 3000m bridge and a connecting 1660m approach. There are three continuous beam construction tasks, all of which are constructed by hanging basket cantilever method.

▲ First 0 # block pouring site

The No.32 main pier continuous beam 0 # block poured this time is a single-box four-cell structure with a length of 15.0 m, a width of 32.781 m, a height of 5.4 m, and a design concrete of 1875 m ³.

In order to ensure the smooth pouring of the first continuous beam No.0 block, the project department held a special meeting to refine the division of labor, implement quality and safety control, site construction organization, material support and other work, and carried out detailed safety technical disclosure to the operators. In the process of pouring, the members of the project leadership team are on duty throughout the whole process, and the engineering department, laboratory, safety and quality department and other departments are responsible for people and cooperate with each other to strictly control the site safety and concrete production, transportation, formwork, vibration, surface finishing and other links, so as to ensure the process convergence and construction quality.

▲ The successful pouring of the first 0 # block of Magu Fuli Bridge connecting the two sides

of Lake Victoria has realized the important engineering node of the bridge construction and laid a good foundation for the subsequent construction of the continuous beam body. The Magufuli Bridge connects the provinces of Getah and Mwanza in Tanzania and is an important inland international passageway. After completion, it will become the longest low-pylon cable-stayed bridge in Africa, which is of great significance to enhance the national image of Tanzania and promote the social and economic development of the surrounding areas.