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Helix Bridge

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The Helix is fabricated from approximately 650 tonnes of Duplex Stainless Steel and 1000 tonnes of carbon steel used in the temporary structure and also helping the bridge to get the helix shape. The construction began in 2007. It was officially opened on 24 April 2010 but partially accessible. The
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A mobile gantry crane was positioned on the temporary bridge to lift elements into place. Erection started from the North Abutment starting with the horizontal prefabricated segments (av. 11m long). Then the horizontal deck components were bolted on, and then cross members, hoop members, tension
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Before any work began on the actual bridge, a mock-up was made of carbon steel to try and preempt certain difficulties. Fabrication of the elements worked from the North to the South, components being assembled into segments that could manage the Singapore roads. A trial assembly was done before
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The helices and their struts were installed. The individual elements of the helices being welded on the entire span had been erected. These crucial connections were very closely supervised and controlled to ensure the properties of the duplex steel were maintained. Finally a passivation process
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and perforated steel mesh) are incorporated along parts of the inner spiral to provide shade for pedestrians. The bridge has four viewing platforms sited at strategic locations which provide views of the Singapore skyline and events taking place within Marina Bay. At night, the bridge will be
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A temporary truss bridge was built to support the bridge and provide access. The key issue was in launching the trusses over the central 50m wide navigation channel that had to be kept clear during construction to give safe access to other users of the bay.
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claimed it is a world first in architectural and engineering bridge design. It won the 'World's Best Transport Building' award at the World Architecture Festival Awards in the same year. It has also been recognised by the
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The duplex stainless steel used is susceptible to contamination by carbon or zinc dust. So a dedicated workshop was specially set up to keep members for the Helix separate from other carbon and nitrogen steels.
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The truss was launched in segments in a synchronised lift with two mobile crane units. This was done at night to minimise disturbance caused by closing the channel.
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illuminated by a series of lights that highlight the double-helix structure, thereby creating a special visual experience for the visitors.
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The Institution of Engineers, Singapore. (August 2010). The Helx. The Singapore Engineer, pp. 8 - 17.
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entire bridge was opened on 18 July 2010 to complete the entire walkway around Marina Bay.
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removed any surface iron compounds which are a potential source of corrosion.
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rods, and other loose members were installed working upwards from deck level.
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on the bridge which are lit up at night in red and green represent
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COX Group Pte Ltd (Australia) and Architects 61 (Singapore)
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The design consortium is an international team comprising
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Sato Kogyo Pte Ltd and TTJ Design and Engineering Pte Ltd
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delivery to site to identify any prefabrication errors.
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Spiral bridge

Coordinates
1°17′15″N 103°51′40″E / 1.28762°N 103.861°E / 1.28762; 103.861
Pedestrians
Marina Bay
Downtown Core
Singapore
Stainless steel
bridge
Marina Centre
Marina South
Marina Bay
Singapore
Marina Bay Sands
Australian
Cox Architecture
Arup
fritted-glass
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guanine
adenine
thymine
DNA
Land Transport Authority
Building and Construction Authority


The Float@Marina Bay
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