The Ensival Viaduct

The Ensival Viaduct

In association with Franki, 4m Engineering took part in the renovation of two bridges at the Ensival Viaduct on the E42 Liege-Verviers motorway. The task of the 4m Engineering teams was to repair the concrete, to replace the expansion joints and to reseal them. 

ON THE SIDES AND THE CURBS :

  • Using different techniques, the first stage was to demolish the old concrete that had been impaired by de-icing salts by corbel sawing and using hydro-demolition to recover the reinforcement and manual staking.
  • Next the sides were reinforced by re-covering the old girders with higher performant concrete.
  • Then the teams applied a projected resin seal.
  • Safety barriers meeting the new European standards were also put in place along with a noise-reduction screen for the well-being of the residents.

ON THE BRIDGE DECK :

  • The entire roadway system was demolished to expose the concrete slab of the bridge.
  • The concrete was repaired
  • New expansion joints were laid
  • The entire structure was made waterproof
  • The wearing courses were given a hydrocarbon coating
  • The central reservation was replaced by a new one complying with the current safety standards and integrated lamp posts

 

This 3,500 m² project started in May 2016 and lasted several months. 

Surface: Waterproofing: 4,000 m² and hydrocarbon coating: 7,300 m²

Main contractor: SOFICO – SPW Verviers

Period: Summer 2016

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