Functional Testing and Verification of Bridge Hydraulics

Challenge

A hydraulic bascule bridge is a safety-critical application and must be subjected to a functional test before it is put into operation.

Conditions

• Hydraulic lift bridges must open and close reliably under a wide range of environmental conditions.
• An emergency stop must be possible at any time.
• All parts of the design - steel structures, hydraulics, controls, etc. - must be checked for function, durability and safety.

Scope

Verification of safe operation of hydraulic lifting bridges with consideration of different load cases.

Solution

• Modelling of the hydraulic actuators according to the circuit diagram
• Modelling of the mechanics of the bridge flap
• Modelling of the different types of load (wind, snow, etc.)
• Actuation according to desired motion profiles
• Simulation of the load cases for different lifting cycles
• Checking the bridge's operating limits
• Checking for hydraulic vibrations

Detailed Information

Detailed questions regarding the above-mentioned projects or possible solutions to specific problems will be answered directly by our engineering team.