Project Scope
The project is sponsored by the New York State Bridge Authority and the New York State Department of Transportation.
Bridge Technology Consulting Scope is to conduct main cable investigation utilizing the firm's proprietary
BTC Method
for the evaluation of cable strength:
- Internal Inspection & Random Sampling of wires.
- Fracture based analysis of cracked wires.
- Probabilistic analysis of cable strength.
- Forecast of the strength of main cables.
- First identification of the fracture toughness of bridge wires, utilizing
- BTCs proprietary procedure.
- Special testing that includes:
- Identification of wire fracture toughness utilizing the firm's proprietary procedures.
- Enhanced tension test which produces full stress strain curve for each tested wire specimen.
Bridge Owner
New York State Bridge Authority
Bridge Location
Highland, New York, USA
Bridge Features
- Opened to traffic: August 25, 1930
- Length of main span: 1500 feet
- Length of side span: 750 feet