CAPULONG BRIDGE
Capulong Bridge is a 36.6m long bridge located along C-2 Road Tondo, Manila. According to the DPWH NMDEO it was listed as one of the bridges in the 1st District of Manila to have a poor condition that is why it was subjected to retrofitting works.
The bridge was first retrofitted last 2017 to address the crack repairs within the girders. Application of Carbon fiber sheet were used to provide strength within the girders. Steel plates were also installed for the steel diaphragm needed to provide lateral stability, resisting, and transferring of loads.
- RETROFITTING/STRENGTHENING OF PERMANENT BRIDGES - CAPULONG BRIDGE (B01790LZ)
According to the DPWH NMDEO it was listed as one of the bridges in the 1st District of Manila to have a poor condition that is why it was subjected to retrofitting works. The bridge was first retrofitted last 2017 to address the crack repairs within the girders. Application of Carbon fiber sheet were used to provide strength within the girders. Steel plates were also installed for the steel diaphragm needed to provide lateral stability, resisting, and transferring of loads. The bridge was first retrofitted last 2017 to address the crack repairs within the girders. Application of Carbon fiber sheet were used to provide strength within the girders. Steel plates were also installed for the steel diaphragm needed to provide lateral stability, resisting, and transferring of loads.
Location: C-2 Road, Tondo, Manila
Client: DPWH North Manila District Engineering Office (DEO)
Date Started: March 09, 2022
Completion Date: June 29, 2022
- The bridge was subject for rehabilitation using Carbon Fiber Sheet (CFS). It consists of carbon and glass fabrics that are impregnated with the quality resins to form laminate that is externally bonded to the element to be strengthened.
- 1. Removal of loose materials, and Concrete Plaster by means of chipping and grinding.
2. Application of Carbon Fiber Sheet (CFS), and Carbon Fiber Plate (CFP) with Chemical Epoxy resins
3. Restoration of bottom slab, girder and beam on Affected by Carbon Fiber Sheets (CFS) Application4. MS Plate Repair, replacement & Restoration
5. Protective Coating for concrete Structures (Skim Coat)/ Plastering Works
6. Painting Works (Masonry, and Concrete)
