Large bridges need well-designed electrical and mechanical installations in order to ensure safety, availability and long-term operational economy. This includes integrated systems for the monitoring and control of traffic and technical installations.
COWI has worked as consultants for bridges since the 1930'es and has extensive experience from projects all over the world. We provide comprehensive consultancy that covers all aspects of a bridge project, including the electrical and mechanical installations such as:
Our consultancy focuses on finding the optimal solution for each specific bridge project with emphasis on investment cost, operational economy, safety and environmental impact.
COWI designs hydraulic or electromechanical systems for operating bascules, both for new bascule bridges and for renovation or upgrading of existing ones. Our solutions include control systems for bridge operation and traffic control.