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Published Nationally ® October 14 2018 Vol. IX • No. 21
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Texas Bridge Features Unique V-Pier Foundation Trinity River Vision Authority photo
Trinity River Vision Authority photo
Omni Breaks Ground on $241M Convention Center Hotel...8
Alex Lyon & Son Customers Roll the Dice at Vegas Sale...59
Ritchie Bros. Hosts Successful Auction in Denver, Colo. ...60
Table of Contents ................4 Attachments Section....13-17 Snow Section................27-29
Construction of V-pier bridges involves primarily cast-in-place concrete structures that utilize post-tensioning for structural stability.
Three V-pier bridges positioned along the realigned Trinity River are currently being built, at a cost of $66 million.
By Cindy Riley
between the Trinity River Vision Authority (TRVA), TxDOT, city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). TRVA is responsible for the implementation of a public infrastructure project which provides needed flood protection and fosters the development of Panther Island. “The three signature V-pier bridges were the first stage on vertical construction associated with
CEG CORRESPONDENT
Construction crews in Fort Worth, Texas, are creating the foundation for what will be a unique, pedestrian-oriented urban waterfront district. Three V-pier bridges positioned along the realigned Trinity River are currently being built, at a cost of $66 million. “The construction of the signa-
ture V-pier bridges on Panther Island kicked off the vertical construction phase for the project,” said Matt Oliver, Trinity River Vision Authority spokesman. “Although the project is well under way today, prior to the bridges, most of that work involved property acquisition, relocation, demolition and environmental cleanup efforts.” The undertaking is a first for Texas, and is a collaborative effort
the Central City flood control project,” said Oliver. “Upon completion of the bypass channel, the three signature bridges will be the gateway into Panther Island. Constructing the bridges before the channel was based on two major factors. The first was access. If the bypass channel was under construction, first emergency vehicles would lose access through these areas. The second was the budget. see BRIDGE page 30
$100M 11-Acre Development Study Examines Begins in Boulder, Colo. San Francisco’s Quake Vulnerability W.W. O'Neil Construction photo
Truck & Trailer Section..........................35-39 Recycling Section ........45-55 Business Calendar ............56
Demolition of structures on the 11-acre site began in summer of 2016. Workers began clearing the land, installing utilities and preparing building sites.
Auction Section ..........58-61 Advertisers Index ..............62
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) As two of San Francisco’s most vaunted buildings sink or crack, an earthquake study recommended re-inspecting dozens of high-rises and beefing up construction codes for the growing crop of skyscrapers in the booming city. The “Tall Buildings Safety Strategy” released Oct. 4 listed 156 buildings taller than 240 ft., most of them in the northeastern area. see QUAKE page 18