1915 Çanakkale Bridge, Türkiye
Current world-record-holding suspension bridge
About
Challenge
Travelling by ferry between the European and Anatolian sides of the Çanakkale Strait takes 30 minutes or more. There was a need to reduce travel times and ease ferry traffic between Europe and Asia by adding an alternative transportation route.
Solution
Together with the client, we designed a world-record main-span suspension bridge spanning 2,023 metres. To ensure aerodynamic stability, a twin-box girder was adopted.
Value
The bridge has reduced travel time, enhanced national road network integration and boosted economic activity in the region.
Specifications
Facts
Long main span: 2,023 metres. Long side spans: 770 metres.
Bridge
The first fixed crossing over Çanakkale Strait has halved the travel time from the Gelibolu province to the Lapseki province and further enhanced national road network integration.
Location
Connecting the European and Anatolian sides of the Çanakkale Strait in Türkiye
Period
2017–2022
Country
Türkiye
Partners
DL E&C, Limak, SK ecoplant and Yapi Merkezi – DLSY
Services
Suspension bridge design; approach bridge design; construction engineering; ship impact assessment; structural health monitoring system design; corrosion protection plan preparation; inspection and maintenance planning.
One project and a team of 400
The area where the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge is located is characterised by several challenges – high winds, high seismic activity, soft soils, huge tanker ships, bulk carriers and high-stacked container ships. To ensure the aerodynamic stability of the long-span suspension bridge, a twin-box girder was adopted. Built with appropriate high-strength steel in a comparatively short time, the bridge enabled safe and durable operations.
As the lead engineer, COWI was responsible for the detailed design of all permanent works, including the deck, tower, foundations and cable systems. In addition, COWI provided construction engineering services for deck erection.
More than 400 colleagues from COWI were involved during the five-year project phase.
Headquarters
COWI A/S
Parallelvej 2
2800 Kongens Lyngby
Denmark
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