Feasibility analysis on the reuse of fishing industry platforms for temporary bridges
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https://doi.org/10.21703/0718-2813.2025.38.3635Keywords:
Temporary bridges, Aquaculture platforms, Finite elements, AASHTO LRFDAbstract
In this study the technical feasibility of reusing industrial fishing platforms as temporary bridges in rural areas of Chile is evaluated. A finite element software was used to model and analyse the structural behaviour of the platforms under vehicular and pedestrian loads, in accordance with AASHTO LRFD regulations. The platforms were subjected to various load combinations to evaluate their strength and serviceability. The results show that these structures meet the technical requirements to function as temporary bridges, offering a rapid and low-cost solution to ensure connectivity on rural roads, where bridge maintenance and replacement are limited.
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