ABSTRACT
Erection covers all the operations carried out on site that are needed to construct the steelwork. The method of erection is dictated by the site conditions, by the available cranes, and by the experience of the organisation that will carry out the erection. Careful thought should be given to the method of erection; such consideration should start at the very beginning of the bridge project, so that any impacts of the method on the structural concept, and its detailing, are identified sufficiently early. The method chosen for the erection should aim to achieve optimal construction of the bridge, in terms of assuring the safety of the workforce on site and controlling the costs.
