Keynote Lectures General presentation of the Keynote Lectures Large viaducts, some executions a few ideas J. Manterola Design and construction of sea-crossing bridges - A review N. Hussain Viaducts with progressively erected decks J. Strasky Betwixt and between Portus and Cale A. Adao da Fonseca The Octavio Frias de Oliveira and Anita Garibaldi cable-stayed bridges C.F. Ribeiro Multi-span extradosed bridges A. Kasuga Multi-span large bridges - interaction between design and construction A.F. Baeksted Recent achievements in the design and construction of multi-span cable supported bridges in China A. Chen, R. Ma & X. Zhang Multi-span large decks - the organic prestressing impact P. Pacheco Experts, Experiences & Landmark projects Crossing of Bjornafjorden - Floating bridge B. Villoria, J.B.Wielgosz & S.M. Johannesen Rion-Antirion Bridge - Challenging earthquakes E. Joly, P. Moine &A. Pecker Innovative erection methods of steel cable-stayed bridges M. de Miranda Viaduct over river Ulla in the Spanish Atlantic high speed railway line: An outstanding composite steel-concrete truss bridge F. Millanes, L. Matute & M. Ortega Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge, Brasilia, Brazil F.B. de Barros & J. de Freitas Simoes Bridge over the Cadiz Bay, Spain J. Manterola, A. Martinez, J.A. Navarro, S. Criado, S. Fuente, M.A. Gil, L. Blanco, G. Osborne, M. Escamilla & J.M. Dominguez Baluarte Bridge executive project G.R. Arguelles Queensferry Crossing: Role of concrete in the design and execution of the project P. Curran New Pumarejo Bridge over the river Magdalena in Barranquilla, Colombia J. Manterola, J. Munoz-Rojas, S. Fernandez, J.A. Navarro & S. Fuente Delivering the Padma Multipurpose Bridge project, Bangladesh W.K. Wheeler & C.J. Tolley The tied arch bridge of the Saale-Elster-Viaduct W. Eilzer, R. Jung, T. Mansperger & K. Humpf Construction and design features of the bridge over the Danube River, Bulgaria J. Manterola, A. Martinez, J.A. Navarro, J.L. Alvarez & J.I.D. de Argote TUNeIT - Towards a globalWorld E. Siviero, A.B. Amara, M. Guarascio, G. Bella, M. Zucconi, A. Adao da Fonseca & K. Slimi The Russky Bridge: Pylons design approach optimization L.V. Miklashevich & V.E. Rusanov Bridge across theWaschmuhl Valley, Kaiserslautern, Germany: A harmonic symbiosis between a historic monument and a new innovative bridge K. Humpf, V. Angelmaier & W. Eilzer Viaduct over river Deba in the "Y-Basque" high speed railway line in the north of Spain F. Millanes, M. Ortega, P. Solera, H. Figueiredo & J. Ugarte Structural solutions and construction methods for the main crossing of the Mersey Gateway Bridge Project G.D. Moir, S.H. Jang, J. Seo & P. Sanders Design of the long-span footbridge over the Bug River in Niemirow J. Biliszczuk, J. Onysyk,W. Barcik, P. Prabucki, K. Stepie'n, J. Szczepa'nski, R. Toczkiewicz, A. Tukendorf, K. Tukendorf & P.Wo'zny Design and proof checking of foundation, substructure and superstructure of Rail cum Road Bridge at Munger, Bihar, India H.M. Farook & G.S. Babu Multi-span bridge bypass over the Dziwna Strait J. Holowaty Large multi-span bridges built in recent years in Poland J. Biliszczuk, J. Onysyk, P. Prabucki & R. Toczkiewicz Kassuende Bridge over Zambezi River in Tete, Mozambique T. Mendonca, V. Brito & M. Monteiro Multi-span bridge crossings for improved road access to Szczecin sea port J. Holowaty Armado Guebuza Bridge over Zambezi River in Caia, Mozambique T. Mendonca, V. Brito & M. Almeida Design and construction of a long-span continuous fin-back bridge Y. Lu, M. Fu, X. He & C. Zhou Pinhal Interior Motorway Concession - IC3 - Section Condeixa - Coimbra - Special engineering structures - Construction processes T. Nogueira, A. Hipolito & N. Amaro Viaduct Ararangua - The alternative design of viaduct of 1661.59 meters in the BR-101/SC Brazil I.C. Santos & F.P.S. Nunes Design and construction of flyovers in Outer Ring Road, Delhi K. Ganesh &V. Shanmugham Haramain high speed railway line J.M.G. Parejo, M.T. Serrano, M.M. Canueto, M.B. Garcia & F.J.M. Lopez Design and construction of viaduct to Mumbai International Airport P.G. Venkatram & K. Ganesh Meric Bridge: Construction and quality control S. Uluoz, S. Duzbasan, T. Uluoz, E. Yakit & U. Akyazi Design and construction of elevated viaduct at Nashik, India K. Ganesh & P. Murali Conceptual design Development of a submerged floating tube bridge for crossing of the Bjornafjord M. Reiso, T.H. Soreide, S. Fossbakken, A.S. Brandtsegg, S.A. Haugerud, A. Nestegard, J.H. Sekse &A. Minoretti Three span floating suspension bridge crossing the Bjornafjord J. Veie & S.H. Holtberget Long railway viaducts with special spans: Part 1. Arch construction by balanced cantilever with auxiliary cables J. Manterola, A. Martinez, B. Martin, J.A. Navarro, M.A. Gil, S. Fuente & L. Blanco Long railway viaducts with special spans: Part 2. Arch construction by tilting J. Manterola, J. Munoz-Rojas, A. Martinez & S. Fernandez Long railway viaducts with special spans: Part 3. Precast girders J. Manterola &A. Martinez Four spans continuous cable stayed bridges without extra cables J. Romo Particular design features for a long span cable-stayed bridge over the Harbour of Port Louis, Mauritius J. Jungwirth, J. Casper &A. Baumhauer A study on vehicular live load design based on actual vehicular load for a multi-span large cable-stayed bridge H. Sugiyama, H. Kanaji, H.Watanabe & O. Aketa Comparison of variants for New Peljesac Bridge in Croatia J. Radic, Z. Savor, M. Srbic & M. Pipenbaher Gebze-Orhangazi-Izmir Motorway, Izmit Bay Suspension Bridge N. Gungor & F. Zeybek Construction of cable-stayed bridge over the Drava River on Corridor Vc, Croatia P. Sesar, M.M. Buhin, D. Bani'c & S. Kralj Strait crossing of the Thermaikos Gulf with a mixed long-span bridge and subsea tunnel system M. Malindretou-Vika & P. Spyridis Segmental prestressed concrete multispan large bridges V. Barata, J.P. Cruz & P. Pereira Experience of some long multi-span bridges in Queensland, Australia (Part 1) J.A. Hart & E. Kittoli Experience of some long multi-span bridges in Queensland, Australia (Part 2) J.A. Hart & E. Kittoli Multi-span bridges: The first Chilean experience and future challenges M.A. Valenzuela, M. Marquez & I. Vallejo Optimization of cable weight in multi-span cable-stayed bridges. Application to the Forth Replacement Crossing A. Baldomir, E. Tembras & S. Hernandez Design parameters of suspension bridges: Updates of state of art and its application on multi-span typology I. Vallejo, M.A. Valenzuela & M. Marquez Comparative study of prestressing consumptions in 7 different constructive methods for 75m multi-span box girders A. Ferreira, B. Lima, F. Lopes & P. Pacheco KaTembe Bridge over Espirito Santo Estuary, in Maputo T. Mendonca, V. Brito & M. Monteiro The South Approach Viaduct of Izmit Bay Crossing Project N. Gungor Effect of hangers disposal on the steel consumption for bowstring arch bridges M. Daraban & I.R. Racanel Strategy for durability of structural concrete in Mega-Sealinks in tropical sea-waters V.K. Raina ProjectWestgate - Lekki Beltway Bridge, Lagos, Nigeria C.M. Bednarski & A. Adao da Fonseca Innovative construction methods High productivity in bridge construction - the OPS effect P. Pacheco, H. Coelho, A. Resende, D. Carvalho & I. Soares FlexiArch-Stress Ribbon combination for multi-span pedestrian bridges A.E. Long, D. McPolin, S. Nanukuttan, A. Gupta & D. Robb Balanced lift method for the construction of bridges with two spans S. Foremniak, W.Weiss & J. Kollegger An innovative system of precast segmental span-by-span construction for span lengths of above 100 m J. Munoz-Rojas, S. Fernandez, C. Iglesias, P. Pacheco, H. Coelho & A. Resende Launching of fully welded steel long span bridges: Bogibeel bridge A.K. Mathur, S.S. Shukla & J. Gupta Swivel lowering operation of the viaduct over the River Tera F.J.M. Lopez, M.B. Garcia, M.M. Canueto, J.M.G. Parejo & M.T. Serrano Deck forces of a cable-stayed bridge - "Analysis of the construction and the in-service phases" P. Almeida & R.C. Barros Building the decks of the world's largest high speed train arch bridges with movable scaffolding systems A.A. Povoas The Patani Bridge (Nigeria): Innovative construction methods P. Stellati & L. Marenzi Innovative spliced girder method for multi span bridges I.Z. Stern Innovative formwork systems in bridge construction - Case studies A. Preuer, M. Kamleithner, M. Mihal & C. Beer Prestressed I-beams made of ultra-high performance concrete for construction of railway bridges P. Tej, J. Kolisko, P. Bouska, M. Vokac & J. Cech Preliminary assessment of wind actions in large span MSS A. Resende, H. Coelho & P. Pacheco Cabriel River Viaduct in Cofrentes (Valencia, Spain) bypass at N-330. Construction design J.F.M. Soriano, J.I.C. Vazquez & B.D. Santana Segmental precast technology for multi-span bridges (production, transportation and launching) V.N. Heggade Construction of Panipat Elevated Expressway on NH-1 on BOT basis P.N.S.S. Sastry Mold for full span method M. Kye Special foundations and geotechnical site investigations Offshore pile driving foundations monitored by PDA(R) Test at Puente Nigale M. Rojas, I. Miquilena & A. Souza Ceira bridge foundations: Combined Micropile and Footing Foundations (CMFF). Static load tests J.M.S. Cruz, M.S. Neves & S. Gil Tresfjord Bridge - Foundation of main span on 40m caisson on soil seabed K.B. Dahl, L. Toverud & D.E. Brekke Chiapas Bridge G.R. Arguelles Life cycle Life-cycle costs of bridge bearings - Key considerations for bridge designers and owners T. Spuler, N. Meng & G. Moor Application of the Monte-Carlo method to calculate the life-cycle costs of bridges C. Hofstadler & M. Kummer Selective use of non-corrosive rebar to increase concrete durability A.E.C. Borderon Monitoring, maintenance and management Dynamic characterization and continuous dynamic monitoring of long span bridges E. Caetano, A. Cunha, C. Moutinho & F. Magalhaes Investigation and countermeasures for fatigue cracks that emerged on the finger joint of the cable-stayed bridge T. Kosugi, M. Takahashi, Y. Nakamura & H. Dobashi Management of the Severn Bridge Suspension Bridge C.R. Hendy, C. Mundell & D. Bishop Surveillance of continuous precast concrete bridge decks supported by monitoring-based techniques H. Sousa, C. Sousa, A.S. Neves, J. Figueiras & J. Bento Implementation of a B-WIM system in a centenary steel truss bridge F. Cavadas, B.J.A. Costa & J. Figueiras A novel inspection method for orthotropic steel decks using phased array ultrasonic testing T. Makita, H. Sakai, T. Suzuki & N. Yagi Self-evaluating smart expansion joints of multi-span and long bridges K. Islami & N. Meng Evaluation of fatigue crack formation in cantilever brackets of a multi-span railway steel box girder bridge L.R.T. Melo, R.M. Teixeira, A.P. da Conceicao Neto &T.N. Bittencourt Investigations of post tensioned bridges with critical prestressing steel regarding hydrogen induced cracking (HIC) A.W. Gutsch & M.Walther Fatigue management of the midland links steel box girder decks C.R. Hendy & S. Chakrabarti Improved structural health monitoring strategies for better management of civil infrastructure systems J.Winkler, C.R. Hendy & P.Waterfall Assessment of thermal actions in the steel box girder of the Millau Viaduct L. Defaucheux, H. Desprets, Z. Hajar, C. Servant & M. Virlogeux Delayed deformations of concrete structures: The Savines bridge and the Chevire bridge J.-P. Sellin, J.-F. Barthelemy, G. Bondonet, B. Cauvin & J.-M. Torrenti Laser scanner in identification of pathological manifestations in concrete S. Pavi, P. Gorkos, F. Bordin, M. Veronez & M. Kulakowski Management of the M4 Elevated Section substructures C.R. Hendy, C.T. Brock, A.D.J. Nicholls & S. El-Belbol Using data mining and numerical simulations for on-line monitoring of long span bridges J. Santos, P. Silveira, C. Cremona, A. Orcesi & L. Calado Monitoring based assessment of fatigue resistance of 40 year old pc bridges H.Weiher & K. Runtemund Maintenance method for cable-stayed and extradosed bridge with composite main girder H. Sakai Construction control of a long-span single pylon cable-stayed bridge C. Liu, L.J. Sun, Y.S. Ni & D. Xu Effect of cable corrosion on the structural response of cable-stayed bridges O.A. Olamigoke, G.A.R. Parke & M. Imam Fatigue analysis of cable anchorages on cable-stayed bridges N.A.M. Khairussaleh, G.A.R. Parke & M. Imam Monitored-based methodology to predict the initiation of corrosion in RC structures E.A. Tantele, R.A. Votsis &T. Onoufriou Analysis of indicators in concrete production decrease in Distrito Federal - DF: problem notes and solutions R.S. Simoes, H.R. Filho, C.D.U. Palacio, M.T.M. Carvalho & S. da Silva Araujo Incidents and accidents Structural performance of cable-stayed footbridges to the loss of cable(s) O.A. Olamigoke, G.A.R. Parke & M. Imam Causes of the bridge falsework collapse near Levoca in Slovakia P. Paulik, J. Halvonik, V. Benko & L'. Fillo New materials and special devices Lightweight concrete for long-span bridges R.W. Castrodale Cable stayed footbridge with the deck made of UHPC J.L. Vitek & M. Kalny Non-destructive measurements to evaluate fiber dispersion and content in UHPFRC reinforcement layers S. Nunes, F. Ribeiro, A. Carvalho, M. Pimentel, E. Bruhwiler & M. Bastien-Masse New test methods for stay cable systems A.W. Gutsch, M. Laube &T. Nolte Mechanical properties and explosive spalling behavior of the recycled steel fiber reinforced ultra-high-performance concrete G.F. Peng, J. Yang, Q.Q. Long, X.J. Niu &Y.X. Shi Extreme loads Characteristic of traffic loading response for multi-span large bridge J.Y. Zhou, X. Ruan & C.C. Caprani Multivariate probabilistic seismic demand analysis of steel-concrete composite bridges under near-fault pulse-like ground motions Y. Liu, D.G. Lu & F. Paolacci Rehabilitation Innovative rehabilitation of large bridges - the Indian way P.Y. Manjure Widening of San Timoteo and Canero viaducts F.J.M. Lopez, M.B. Garcia, M.M. Canueto, J.M.G. Parejo & M.T. Serrano Impregnation technique provides corrosion protection to grouted post-tensioning tendons D. Whitmore, I. Lasa & L. Haixue Assessment of epistemic uncertainties in the resistance of RC columns confined by CFRP J.R. Ferreira & S.M.C. Diniz Expansion joint renewal - Solutions that minimise impacts on the bridge's structure, its users and its owner's finances G. Moor, N. Meng & T. Spuler Safety and serviceability An efficient methodology for fatigue damage assessment of critical details on a long span composite railway bridge C.M.C. Albuquerque, A.L.L. Silva, A.M.P. de Jesus & R. Calcada Cyclic behavior of continuous railway viaducts made with U-shaped precast concrete girders C. Sousa, R. Calcada & A.S. Neves Concrete box girder bridge assessment - a stiffness adaptation approach G. Schreppers, A. de Boer & D. Begg Residual bridges bearing capacity analysis during service period subject to safety variability L.V. Miklashevich, L.A. Chernyshova &V.E. Rusanov Alkali-Silica Reaction, ASR - Review on how to deal with ASR in concrete structures J. Custodio, A.B. Ribeiro & A.S. Silva Structural analysis Non-linear ULS analysis of long-span reinforced concrete arches to EN 1992 J. Nebreda & F. Millanes Stressing sequence of steel cable-stayed bridges built by cantilevering A. Recupero, M. Calvo, M.F. Granata & M. Arici Dynamic analysis for fatigue assessment of reinforced concrete slabs in railway viaducts J. Malveiro, C. Sousa, R. Calcada & D. Ribeiro Optimized bridge deck design using a genetic algorithm B. Lima & A. Ferreira Stiffened flanges used in steel box girder bridges P.S. Ferreira & F. Virtuoso Finite Element Modeling of the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Suspension Bridge S.A. Kilic, H.J. Raatschen, B. Korfgen, A. Astaneh-Asl & N.M. Apaydin Numerical simulation of wind pressure of a continuous fin-back bridge M. Fu, X. Li, Z. Nie & Z. Tang Modeling bridge construction phasing by the balanced cantilever method - "Comparison between predicted and real camber values" L.G. Castro, R. Bastos & R.C. Barros Fatigue analysis induced by vibrations in stay-cables subjected to along wind turbulence component I. Failla, A. Recupero, G. Ricciardi & F. Saitta Rational and practical method for camber control in bridges built by successive segments R.N. Oyamada, H. Ishitani, R.A. Oshiro & A.M.L. Cardoso Application of nonlinear FEM to evaluate load bearing capacities - Capability and limitations S. Kattenstedt & R. Maurer Thermal analysis of a fin-back bridge under sudden drop in temperature F. Tian, Y. Lu & P. Zhu Comparison study of aeroelastic analysis of a pylon of the Mersey Gateway Bridge with its 2D/3D wind tunnel tests S.B. Kim, J. Rees, J.Y. Chung, S.H. Jang, G.D. Moir & J.H. Seo Numerical models used to simulate the "in situ" testing of a bridge on A1 motorway in Romania I.R. Racanel Wind effects analysis on cable stayed bridges decks V.D. Urdareanu & I.R. Racanel "Beam sectional analysis" an innovative technique for analysis of bridge superstructure K. Kashefi & A.H. Sheikh Large bridge in pergola for high velocity trains in Spain C. Jurado Advances of external prestressing tendons in multi-span curved box-girder bridges Y. Shen, T.Y. Song & G.P. Li Reinvestigation of post-tensioned bridge over Bitlis river B.D. Ozturk, E. Loker, E. Okte & E. Talibli A graphic exact method for analyzing hyperstatic spatial pergolaes A.G. Lacort Investigation on stability problems as a second order theory problem for piers with practically infinite bending stiffness V. Karatzas, G. Karydis, E.K. Roussou & T. Konstantakopoulos Suspension cables bridge and arches L.M. Laginha