bridgeWood-deck and
bridgeWood-girders
Bridge Wood-Deck is a structural grade plywood, specifically
developed for bridge decks, wharf platforms, highways, footbridges
and walkways as an alternative to solid hardwood members.
bridge Wood module lowered into
position during bridge construction.
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Bridge Wood-Deck was developed in response to the
shortage of suitable lengths of solid hardwood timber for
bridge decking. A structural plywood, Bridge Wood-Deck
is manufactured to AS/NZS 2269-2008 from Australian
plantation grown pine. Cross laminated, the panels range in
thickness, length and width to offer engineers flexibility in
design. Bridge Wood-Deck is treated to ensure preservation
from environmental elements. It has a minimum stress
grading of F14 and has the ability to absorb shocks and will
recover to its original position once the load is reduced.
regardless of age and has a service life expectancy of over 50 years when correctly installed and maintained. Boral Plywood has recently added the Modular Bridge system to the Bridge Wood product range, making the construction and refurbishment of existing timber bridges both fast and cost effective. Bridge Wood-Modules are manufactured up to 15m x 2.7m in size, preassembled with girder and deck components, and delivered to site ready for installation.
Features and benefits
n Manufactured to a minimum stress grade of F14
n Can be cantilevered to widen bridges
n Can be used with a variety of support structures
n Is treated for termites and fungus with Core Treat with up
to a 50 year warranty on treatment (H4)
n Has a service life expectancy of 40 years (H3) or 50 years
(H4) with Core Treat*
n Can be used above marine (salt) environments.
one-day installation
Manufactured from structural grade plywood, Boral’s
Bridge Wood-Modules can be installed on suitable
abutments in as little as just one day (excluding trafficable
surface application), significantly reducing road closures,
labour expenses and the exposure of personnel to traffic
dangers during bridge construction.
bridgeWood-modules
Bridge Wood-Modules is a structural grade plywood-based
product specifically designed to carry T44 loads or AS5100
loadings and encompasses whole modular bridges,
footbridges, girders and walkways as an alternative to
traditional timber, steel and precast concrete.
Flexibility
Bridge Wood-Modules offer flexibility in engineering and
design with a range of thickness, length and width options,
all treated to Hazard Level H4 with Core Treat for fungal
decay and termite attack. Core Treat H4 has a 50 year
warranty against decay.*
BridgeWood is manufactured from Australian plantation
timber to AS/NZS 2269-2008 and uses a proven adhesive
system that will not perish under Australian climatic
conditions. Specifically designed for each application,
Bridge Wood has excellent shock absorbency properties.
Bridge Wood is not subject to the fatigue failure of
crystalline metals or plastics. It will retain its strength
new bridge almost
ready for traffic.
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Features and benefits
n Reduced installation time, road closures and labour
costs, making new timber bridges a possibility in
most applications
n Installation uses standard equipment and skills
n Can be used with a variety of support structures
n Available as single span or multi-span bridge modules
n Is treated for termites and fungus attack with
Core Treat (H4)
n 50 year warranty on treatment (H4) and glue line
n Has a service life expectancy of over 50 years (H4) with
CoreTreat*
n Can be used above marine (salt) environments
(316 SS fittings required)
n Bridge Wood-Girders have low tare weight on comparable
cross-section with other materials (density 680kg/m3)
n Bridge Wood-Girders are suitable for rail direct fix
applications, eliminating transoms.
* Note: see Boral Plywood terms and conditions.
more info: www.boral.com.au/bridgewood3 n
