Post on 18-Feb-2017
Millau Viaduct
KESHAV DEWANARPIT SHRIVASTAVA
Need Of the Project Traffic Problems
Travel Time Reduced Between Spain & France.
Outcome of Studies done by GoF
Eastern Option
Western Option
Route N9
Median Option
High Solution
Low Solution
Partners in the Construction of the Millau Viaduct Particulars Partners Involved
Conceding authority République FrançaiseConcessionaire Compagnie Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau (CEVM)Designer Michel VirlogeuxArchitect Norman FosterPreliminary draft SETRAClient Setec, SNCFDesign EEG Simescol, Foster and Partners, Société d'études R.
Foucault et Associés, SOGELERGStructural engineering Greisch, EEG Simescol, Tháles E et C, Serf,
STOA Eiffage, Arcadis.Main contractor Eiffage TPConcrete works Eiffage ConstructionSteel construction Eiffel Construction MétalliqueSteel supplier Dillinger Hütte GTSStay cables Freyssinet InternationalRoadway cover studies AppiaFormwor& scaffolding PERI GmbHHydraulics Enerpac
Consortium of FirmsAdvantages
Better Quality
Better Focus
Possible reduction in project duration
Involvement of experts
Sharing of risks
Disadvantages Co-Ordination Control Communication
BOT Model Involvement of private sector improves efficiency Private sector ensures timely completion of project, so as to earn profits Ensures proper execution of work. Minimize cost & time over-runs. Provides superior project management skills as compared to
government bureaucrats. Use of latest technology Good quality material used in order to minimize operating and
maintaining costs.
Technology Used GPS Wind Shield Sensors Hydraulic Formwork Weather Forecasting Temporary Piers Traverser Wind Tunnel Testing
Planning Six Months of Preparatory phase Decision to use Steel instead of Concrete Operating Procedures & Checklists distributed among Project
Managers, workers & partners Location of concrete manufacturing & Deck Fabricating Plant decided
after careful planning Build several roads for transportation within the site Proper storage management Safety & Environment.
Challenges Faced
Weather Building Tallest Bridge
Piers in the world Freeway on top of Piers Erecting Steel Pylons Foundation Problems
caused by Porous limestone
Local Protest at Millau.
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