Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Putra Mosque


The Putra Mosque, or Masjid Putra in Malay language, is the principal mosque of Putrajaya, Malaysia. Construction of the mosque began in 1997 and was completed two years later. It is located next to Perdana Putra which houses the Malaysian Prime Minister's office and man-made Putrajaya Lake. In front of the mosque is a large square with flagpoles flying Malaysian states' flags.
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Putrajaya Bridge

Project Description: Construction of Putrajaya bridge started in June 1998 and was completed in 2000. The bridge consists of 2 pylons which is 53 m. high and 1 arch bridge which is 32 m. high.
The main span length is equal to 300 m.
For hangers of arch, 50 tons of 46 BBR DINA 120 dia. 7 mm. are installed..
For stay cables, 750 tons of 84 BBR CONA are installed; 44 main cable stay and 40 for back stay cables, with lengths varying from 60 to 160 m. .


Technical Specifications: .
Span: 1 span of 300 m .
Stay Arrangement: Double plane .
Superstructure: Deck width: 32 m,.
Shape: box girder,.
Material: precast concrete .
Pylon: 2 pylons,.
Height: 53 m,.
Material: in situ concrete .
Arches: Span: 300 m,.
Height: 32 m,.
Material: steel .
Stay Cables: 84 BBR CONA from 43 x 0.6" to 91 x 0.6",.
Total quantity: 750 t,.
Cable lengths: from 60 to 160 m .
Hangers: 46 BBR DINA 120 dia. 7 mm,.
Total quantity: 50t .