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This structure has a particular
geometry (''Y” shape), being the first
concessioned bridge with seismic
insolation and the second one in
Chile, to also include seismic isolation
expansion joints (swivel-joist type).
Its seismic performance at the 8.8
Magnitude earthquake in 2010 was
without any damage whatsoever.
CLIENT
SACYR CHILE S.A
WORK
Structural Design
DESCRIPTION
Seismic isolation
Long: 184 m
High: 6m
LOCATION
North West Highway,
Santiago,
Chile.
YEAR
2009