Millau Viaduct

KESHAV DEWANARPIT SHRIVASTAVA

Need Of the Project Traffic Problems

Travel Time Reduced Between Spain & France.

Outcome of Studies done by GoF

Eastern Option

Western Option

Route N9

Median Option

High Solution

Low Solution

Partners in the Construction of the Millau Viaduct Particulars Partners Involved

Conceding authority République FrançaiseConcessionaire Compagnie Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau (CEVM)Designer Michel VirlogeuxArchitect Norman FosterPreliminary draft SETRAClient Setec, SNCFDesign EEG Simescol, Foster and Partners, Société d'études R.

Foucault et Associés, SOGELERGStructural engineering Greisch, EEG Simescol, Tháles E et C, Serf,

STOA Eiffage, Arcadis.Main contractor Eiffage TPConcrete works Eiffage ConstructionSteel construction Eiffel Construction MétalliqueSteel supplier Dillinger Hütte GTSStay cables Freyssinet InternationalRoadway cover studies AppiaFormwor& scaffolding PERI GmbHHydraulics Enerpac

Consortium of FirmsAdvantages

Better Quality

Better Focus

Possible reduction in project duration

Involvement of experts

Sharing of risks

Disadvantages Co-Ordination Control Communication

BOT Model Involvement of private sector improves efficiency Private sector ensures timely completion of project, so as to earn profits Ensures proper execution of work. Minimize cost & time over-runs. Provides superior project management skills as compared to

government bureaucrats. Use of latest technology Good quality material used in order to minimize operating and

maintaining costs.

Technology Used GPS Wind Shield Sensors Hydraulic Formwork Weather Forecasting Temporary Piers Traverser Wind Tunnel Testing

Planning Six Months of Preparatory phase Decision to use Steel instead of Concrete Operating Procedures & Checklists distributed among Project

Managers, workers & partners Location of concrete manufacturing & Deck Fabricating Plant decided

after careful planning Build several roads for transportation within the site Proper storage management Safety & Environment.

Challenges Faced

Weather Building Tallest Bridge

Piers in the world Freeway on top of Piers Erecting Steel Pylons Foundation Problems

caused by Porous limestone

Local Protest at Millau.

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