Parking is also prohibited on the bridge. The objectives of the wind tunnel studies were to demonstrate the safety of the structure under construction and once completed, both with respect to aerodynamic stability as well as the possible effects of extreme typhoon wind speeds. A further objective was to provide dynamic response data at several key locations to compare with full scale data from the ongoing monitoring program, conducted by the Highways Department of Hong Kong.
A 1 to 80 scale section model of the deck in the erection stage, and a 1 to scale full aeroelastic model of the entire bridge were constructed.
It is a Monte-Carlo simulation of the typhoon wind climate. The full model was tested in different stages of construction in turbulent boundary layer flow, complete with the local topography in order to model the wind conditions at the site. The model tests identified critical stages of erection that allowed the construction schedule of the bridge to be tailored to avoid the typhoon season.
The comparison of model test results and the full scale monitoring will assist engineers to better understand the behaviour of long span bridges in wind and to improve current design methods. Tsing Ma Bridge has become a favourite scenic spot as well as a famous landmark. In order to watch and get further information about it, one can go to the Lantau Link Visitor Centre and Viewing Platform which is located at the northwest corner of Tsing Yi Island, just next to the Bridge's Tsing Yi end.
The Visitors Centre is opened from am to p. They are the other two bridges listed in the world's "Three Mosts" as well. Visitors can also have a different spot at the Airport Core Programme Exhibition Centre located about 2 km north of the Bridge.
Wikimedia Foundation. The bridge spans metres about 2,… … Wikipedia. The bridge has a main span of 1, metres 4, ft and a height of metres ft. The span is the longest of all bridges in the world carrying rail traffic. The metre-wide ft bridge deck carries six lanes of automobile traffic, with three lanes in each direction. The lower level contains two rail tracks and two sheltered carriageways used for maintenance access and traffic lanes when particularly severe typhoons strike Hong Kong and the bridge deck is closed to traffic.
Details of the construction of the bridge can be found in the brief Highways Department report and a City University article, the latter containing several photos of the bridge during its construction. Both are linked below. If you continue browsing, you agree to the use of cookies. More details can be found in our privacy policy.
Home Travel Guide Hong Kong. Features Seventh longest suspension bridge in the world. Beautiful and sturdy. Allows quick access between the nearby Hong Kong urban area and the airport on Lantau Island. Detailed Description It is 41 meters feet wide and about 2. Location This bridge is over the Ma Wan Channel.
History The bridge was designed by Mott MacDonald. Touring Activities See the view from the bridge. Good places to see the bridge and learn more about it is at the visitor center on small Tsing Yi Island.
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