Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Putrajaya set to host world meet International Water Ski Federation (IWSF) Waterski and Wakeboard


THE spectacular Water Sports Complex at Precinct 6, Putrajaya, will be the venue for the fifth leg of the International Water Ski Federation (IWSF) Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup series from Nov 7 to 9.

The event will be held in Malaysia after Dubna (Russia), Hacienda Bay Beach (Egypt), Singapore and Chandigargh (India). The last venue will be Doha (Qatar).



IWSF president Kuno Ritschard, who was in Malaysia to advise on the building of a jump ramp that will feature prominently in the Waterski World Cup, said the locations were the most exotic thus far in the World Cup history.

To secure your DVD of the entire 2007 Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup season, plus copies of the 2005 and 2006 seasons, details are available now at http://www.sportsactiondvds.com A DVD will also be available of the entire 2008 season later this year.
RUSSIA - JULY 24/26 Dubna - Waterski
EGYPT - AUGUST 13/15 Palm Hills Development, Hacienda Bay Beach - Wakeboard
SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 10/12 Singapore - Wakeboard
INDIA - OCTOBER 17/19 Chandigarh - Waterski
MALAYSIA - NOVEMBER 7/9 Putrajaya - Waterski
QATAR - NOVEMBER 13/16 Doha - Wakeboard and Shortboard

CONTACT : Des Burke-Kennedy, Media Chairman, International Waterski Federation

For Sponsorship opportunities, contact marketing@iwsf.com

Web Site : www.iwsfworldcup.com

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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 .