Akashi Kaikyo Bridge - Revision history

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Akashi Kaikyo is a 3.9km long bridge built across the Akashi Strait, a 1,500m international shipping canal between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan. The suspension bridge connects the city of Kobe (mainland of Honshu) to Iwaya (Awaji Island) in Japan. The spectacular view of the bridge ~~in the~~ night resulted in the name, Pearl Bridge.	+	Completed in 1998, the Akashi Kaikyo is a 3.9km-long bridge built across the Akashi Strait, a 1,500m international shipping canal between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan. The suspension bridge connects the city of Kobe (mainland of Honshu) to Iwaya (Awaji Island) in Japan. The spectacular view of the bridge at night resulted in the name, Pearl Bridge.

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	Akashi Kaikyo is a 3.9km long bridge built across the Akashi Strait, a 1,500m international shipping canal between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan. The suspension bridge connects the city of Kobe (mainland of Honshu) to Iwaya (Awaji Island) in Japan. The spectacular view of the bridge in the night resulted in the name, Pearl Bridge.		Akashi Kaikyo is a 3.9km long bridge built across the Akashi Strait, a 1,500m international shipping canal between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan. The suspension bridge connects the city of Kobe (mainland of Honshu) to Iwaya (Awaji Island) in Japan. The spectacular view of the bridge in the night resulted in the name, Pearl Bridge.

−	[[File:~~Akashi ph01~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Akashi_ph01.jpg\|link=File:Akashi_ph01.jpg]]

	The bridge was opened to traffic on 5 April 1998. It forms part of the Honshu-Shikoku Highway. The original design of the bridge was prepared for both cars and trains. Later, the final design was approved only for the roadway. The bridge carries nearly 23,000 cars each day.		The bridge was opened to traffic on 5 April 1998. It forms part of the Honshu-Shikoku Highway. The original design of the bridge was prepared for both cars and trains. Later, the final design was approved only for the roadway. The bridge carries nearly 23,000 cars each day.
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	The total cost incurred of the bridge was $4.3bn. The cost was endured by the Honshu Shikoku Bridge Authority. The high cost of construction was due to the seismic design elements that had to be incorporated.		The total cost incurred of the bridge was $4.3bn. The cost was endured by the Honshu Shikoku Bridge Authority. The high cost of construction was due to the seismic design elements that had to be incorporated.

−	[[File:~~Akashi Kaikyo Bridge~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Akashi_Kaikyo_Bridge.jpg\|link=File:Akashi_Kaikyo_Bridge.jpg]]

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	* Bridges of the world.		* Bridges of the world.
	* Caisson.		* Caisson.
		+	* Lucky Knot Bridge.
	* Nine Elms to Pimlico bridge.		* Nine Elms to Pimlico bridge.
	* Optimal arch bridge.		* Optimal arch bridge.

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	Akashi Kaikyo is a 3.9km long bridge built across the Akashi Strait, a 1,500m international shipping canal between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan. The suspension bridge connects the city of Kobe (mainland of Honshu) to Iwaya (Awaji Island) in Japan. The spectacular view of the bridge in the night resulted in the name, Pearl Bridge.		Akashi Kaikyo is a 3.9km long bridge built across the Akashi Strait, a 1,500m international shipping canal between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan. The suspension bridge connects the city of Kobe (mainland of Honshu) to Iwaya (Awaji Island) in Japan. The spectacular view of the bridge in the night resulted in the name, Pearl Bridge.
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		+	[[File:Akashi ph01.jpg]]

	The bridge was opened to traffic on 5 April 1998. It forms part of the Honshu-Shikoku Highway. The original design of the bridge was prepared for both cars and trains. Later, the final design was approved only for the roadway. The bridge carries nearly 23,000 cars each day.		The bridge was opened to traffic on 5 April 1998. It forms part of the Honshu-Shikoku Highway. The original design of the bridge was prepared for both cars and trains. Later, the final design was approved only for the roadway. The bridge carries nearly 23,000 cars each day.
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	The total cost incurred of the bridge was $4.3bn. The cost was endured by the Honshu Shikoku Bridge Authority. The high cost of construction was due to the seismic design elements that had to be incorporated.		The total cost incurred of the bridge was $4.3bn. The cost was endured by the Honshu Shikoku Bridge Authority. The high cost of construction was due to the seismic design elements that had to be incorporated.
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		+	[[File:Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.jpg]]

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	* The Millau Viaduct.		* The Millau Viaduct.

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

−	7 Engineering Wonders of the World.	+	* 7 Engineering Wonders of the World.
−		+	* Bridge construction.
−	Bridge construction.	+	* Bridges of the world.
−		+	* Caisson.
−	Bridges of the world.	+	* Nine Elms to Pimlico bridge.
−		+	* Optimal arch bridge.
−	Caisson.	+	* State Route 520 Floating Bridge.
−		+	* The Iron Bridge
−	Nine Elms to Pimlico bridge.	+	* The Millau Viaduct.
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−	Optimal arch bridge.	+
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−	State Route 520 Floating Bridge.	+
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−	The Iron Bridge	+
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−	The Millau Viaduct.	+

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	The total cost incurred of the bridge was $4.3bn. The cost was endured by the Honshu Shikoku Bridge Authority. The high cost of construction was due to the seismic design elements that had to be incorporated.		The total cost incurred of the bridge was $4.3bn. The cost was endured by the Honshu Shikoku Bridge Authority. The high cost of construction was due to the seismic design elements that had to be incorporated.
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		+	= Find out more =
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		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
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		+	7 Engineering Wonders of the World.
		+
		+	Bridge construction.
		+
		+	Bridges of the world.
		+
		+	Caisson.
		+
		+	Nine Elms to Pimlico bridge.
		+
		+	Optimal arch bridge.
		+
		+	State Route 520 Floating Bridge.
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		+	The Iron Bridge
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		+	The Millau Viaduct.

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	Research had revealed the need for implementing new technology and maintenance techniques for proper management and maintenance of the bridge. A dry air injection system was one of the technologies used to maintain the bridge.		Research had revealed the need for implementing new technology and maintenance techniques for proper management and maintenance of the bridge. A dry air injection system was one of the technologies used to maintain the bridge.

−	Resistant design ~~of the Japanese bridge~~	+	= Resistant design =

−	The bridge ~~was designed~~ to ~~resist strong~~ typhoons of 180mph ~~and~~ earthquakes up to magnitudes of 8.5 on the Richter scale.	+	The two strong girder system enables the structure of the bridge to withstand typhoons of 180mph, earthquakes up to magnitudes of 8.5 on the Richter scale and harsh sea currents.

−	~~It has six lanes~~ of ~~roadway~~, ~~three in each direction. It consists of three spans. The length~~ of the ~~central span~~ is ~~1,991m, currently~~ the ~~longest span for a suspension bridge. The end spans are 960m long each. The truss width is 35m~~. The bridge ~~is located~~ at ~~a height~~ of ~~280m from~~ the ~~sea level~~.	+	The foundation of the tower-pier was designed to transmit 181,400mt of vertical force to the rock layer, which is about 60m below the surface of the water. The bridge employs pendulums, which operate at the resonance frequency of the bridge to dampen forces.

−	~~The two strong girder systems enable the structure of~~ the bridge ~~to withstand against typhoons, earthquakes~~ and ~~harsh sea currents. The height of each supporting pylon is 282.8m (928ft). In a day, the bridge can expand up to two metres (seven feet) due to heat~~.	+	Underwater non-disintegration concrete was developed for the bridge's construction for better fluidity and consistency.

−	The foundation of the tower-pier was designed as such that it can transmit 181,400mt of vertical force to the rock layer, which is about 60m below the surface of the water. The bridge employs pendulums, which operate at the resonance frequency of the bridge to dampen forces.	+	= Construction =

−	The ~~bridge is illuminated with a total~~ of 1,~~737 lights which include 1~~,~~084 on~~ the ~~main cables, 116 on~~ the ~~main towers, 404 on the girders and 132 on the anchorages~~. ~~Three high light discharge tubes~~ of ~~red~~, ~~green and blue colours were set up on~~ the ~~main cables~~.	+	It has six lanes of roadway, three in each direction. It consists of three spans. The length of the central span is 1,991m, currently (2016) the longest span for a suspension bridge. The end spans are 960m long each. The truss width is 35m. The bridge is located at a height of 280m from the sea level.The height of each supporting pylon is 282.8m (928ft). In a day, the bridge can expand up to two metres (seven feet) due to heat.

−	~~== Construction details for Akashi Kaikyo Bridge ==~~	+	The bridge is illuminated with a total of 1,737 lights which include 1,084 on the main cables, 116 on the main towers, 404 on the girders and 132 on the anchorages. Three high light discharge tubes of red, green and blue colours were set up on the main cables.

−	Construction ~~of the bridge~~ began in May 1988 and took nearly ten years to complete. The foundation depth of the bridge is equivalent to that of a 20-storey apartment. Nearly 181,000t of steel and 1.4 million cubic metres of concrete were used in the construction of the bridge.	+	Construction began in May 1988 and took nearly ten years to complete. The foundation depth of the bridge is equivalent to that of a 20-storey apartment. Nearly 181,000t of steel and 1.4 million cubic metres of concrete were used in the construction of the bridge.

−	~~Underwater non-disintegration concrete was developed for the bridge's construction for better fluidity and consistency.~~ More than 100 contractors were involved in the construction of the bridge. The main contractor was Honshu Shikoku Bridge Authority.	+	More than 100 contractors were involved in the construction of the bridge. The main contractor was Honshu Shikoku Bridge Authority.

−	== Finances ~~for Japan's major suspension bridge =~~=	+	= Finances =

−	The total cost incurred ~~for~~ the bridge ~~completion~~ was $4.3bn. The cost was endured by the Honshu Shikoku Bridge Authority~~, the main contractor of the bridge~~. The high cost of construction was due to the seismic design elements that had to be incorporated ~~considering the seismic activity in the region~~.	+	The total cost incurred of the bridge was $4.3bn. The cost was endured by the Honshu Shikoku Bridge Authority. The high cost of construction was due to the seismic design elements that had to be incorporated.

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−	= ~~Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Akashi Strait, Japan~~ =	+	= Introduction =

−	Akashi Kaikyo is 3.9km long bridge built across the Akashi Strait, a 1,500m international shipping canal ~~that connects~~ the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Japan.	+	Akashi Kaikyo is a 3.9km long bridge built across the Akashi Strait, a 1,500m international shipping canal between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan. The suspension bridge connects the city of Kobe (mainland of Honshu) to Iwaya (Awaji Island) in Japan. The spectacular view of the bridge in the night resulted in the name, Pearl Bridge.

−	The ~~suspension~~ bridge ~~connects the city of Kobe (mainland~~ of Honshu~~) to Iwaya (Awaji Island) in Japan~~. The ~~spectacular view~~ of the bridge in the ~~night resulted it~~ the ~~name~~, ~~Pearl Bridge~~.	+	The bridge was opened to traffic on 5 April 1998. It forms part of the Honshu-Shikoku Highway. The original design of the bridge was prepared for both cars and trains. Later, the final design was approved only for the roadway. The bridge carries nearly 23,000 cars each day.

−	The bridge was opened to traffic on 5 April 1998. It forms part of the Honshu-Shikoku Highway. The original design of the bridge was prepared for both cars and trains. Later, the final design was approved only for the road way. The bridge carried nearly 23,000 cars each day.	+	Research had revealed the need for implementing new technology and maintenance techniques for proper management and maintenance of the bridge. A dry air injection system was one of the technologies used to maintain the bridge.
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−	Research had revealed the need for implementing new technology and maintenance techniques for proper management and maintenance of the bridge. ~~Dry~~ air injection system was one of the technologies ~~used, which was~~ used to maintain the bridge.	+

	Resistant design of the Japanese bridge		Resistant design of the Japanese bridge

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= Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Akashi Strait, Japan =

Akashi Kaikyo is 3.9km long bridge built across the Akashi Strait, a 1,500m international shipping canal that connects the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Japan.

The suspension bridge connects the city of Kobe (mainland of Honshu) to Iwaya (Awaji Island) in Japan. The spectacular view of the bridge in the night resulted it the name, Pearl Bridge.

The bridge was opened to traffic on 5 April 1998. It forms part of the Honshu-Shikoku Highway. The original design of the bridge was prepared for both cars and trains. Later, the final design was approved only for the road way. The bridge carried nearly 23,000 cars each day.

Research had revealed the need for implementing new technology and maintenance techniques for proper management and maintenance of the bridge. Dry air injection system was one of the technologies used, which was used to maintain the bridge.

Resistant design of the Japanese bridge

The bridge was designed to resist strong typhoons of 180mph and earthquakes up to magnitudes of 8.5 on the Richter scale.

It has six lanes of roadway, three in each direction. It consists of three spans. The length of the central span is 1,991m, currently the longest span for a suspension bridge. The end spans are 960m long each. The truss width is 35m. The bridge is located at a height of 280m from the sea level.

The two strong girder systems enable the structure of the bridge to withstand against typhoons, earthquakes and harsh sea currents. The height of each supporting pylon is 282.8m (928ft). In a day, the bridge can expand up to two metres (seven feet) due to heat.

The foundation of the tower-pier was designed as such that it can transmit 181,400mt of vertical force to the rock layer, which is about 60m below the surface of the water. The bridge employs pendulums, which operate at the resonance frequency of the bridge to dampen forces.

The bridge is illuminated with a total of 1,737 lights which include 1,084 on the main cables, 116 on the main towers, 404 on the girders and 132 on the anchorages. Three high light discharge tubes of red, green and blue colours were set up on the main cables.

== Construction details for Akashi Kaikyo Bridge ==

Construction of the bridge began in May 1988 and took nearly ten years to complete. The foundation depth of the bridge is equivalent to that of a 20-storey apartment. Nearly 181,000t of steel and 1.4 million cubic metres of concrete were used in the construction of the bridge.

Underwater non-disintegration concrete was developed for the bridge's construction for better fluidity and consistency. More than 100 contractors were involved in the construction of the bridge. The main contractor was Honshu Shikoku Bridge Authority.

== Finances for Japan's major suspension bridge ==

The total cost incurred for the bridge completion was $4.3bn. The cost was endured by the Honshu Shikoku Bridge Authority, the main contractor of the bridge. The high cost of construction was due to the seismic design elements that had to be incorporated considering the seismic activity in the region.

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