Possible Approaches to the Reconstruction of the Vyšehrad Bridge in Prague
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F68407700%3A21610%2F24%3A00380968" target="_blank" >RIV/68407700:21610/24:00380968 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2024.09.153" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2024.09.153</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2024.09.153" target="_blank" >10.1016/j.prostr.2024.09.153</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Possible Approaches to the Reconstruction of the Vyšehrad Bridge in Prague
Original language description
Prague has two iconic views. The first is Charles Bridge with the silhouette of Prague Castle in the background, the second is the Vyšehrad Railway Bridge framed by the imposing structure of Vyšehrad. It has been a listed cultural monument since 2004. The Vyšehrad Railway Bridge was opened in its first form on 15 August 1872, its current appearance dates back to 1901. It is a riveted structure with three parabolic arches spanning about 70 m with verticals and diagonals in the shape of segmented cross-sections. The structure is an important technical cultural monument, which is also located in an exposed part of the Prague Monument Reserve. However, due to long neglected basic maintenance, the structure deteriorated to such an extent that the Railway Administration decided to demolish it. Having carried out an inspection and structural assessment of the bridge we are confident that it can be repaired, refurbished, and modified to provide a long and satisfactory additional service life for future operation of the railway and footways. In particular, localized corrosion defects resulting from inadequate maintenance over many years can be repaired and the structural components which fail to meet the assessment criteria in their current condition can be repaired or replaced. Expressed in weight, only 15 % of the structure by mass needs structural repair or improvement; the rest is satisfactory without further intervention, other than renewing the corrosion protection system. The paper is based on a study by Petr Tej, Andreas Galmarini and Ian Firth and will focus on a detailed survey of the bridge’s condition and the possibilities of its reconstruction for rail traffic. It describes the reconstruction system, replacement of individual elements and contact points. Part of the paper is also a proposal for the reconstruction and use of the stone viaduct for trade and services, including static and visual rehabilitation.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
D - Article in proceedings
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
20103 - Architecture engineering
Result continuities
Project
<a href="/en/project/DH23P03OVV024" target="_blank" >DH23P03OVV024: Technologies and procedures for the protection of historic masonry bridges of the 19th and early 20th centuries</a><br>
Continuities
P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)
Others
Publication year
2024
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Article name in the collection
SMAR 2024 – 7th International Conference on Smart Monitoring, Assessment and Rehabilitation of Civil Structures
ISBN
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ISSN
2452-3216
e-ISSN
2452-3216
Number of pages
6
Pages from-to
1089-1094
Publisher name
Elsevier B.V.
Place of publication
Amsterdam
Event location
Salerno
Event date
Sep 4, 2024
Type of event by nationality
WRD - Celosvětová akce
UT code for WoS article
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