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Make-A-Bridge® Modular Bridge - Military
Make-A-Bridge® Modular Bridge - Military
The Make-A-Bridge® Modular Bridge System is designed for military applications, providing a robust, weld-free solution that is easy to assemble in challenging environments. It is ideal for creating temporary mobile infrastructure to support military operations.
Key Features
- Modular Construction: The system uses a Meccano®-style design, allowing for quick assembly without special tools or training.
- Material: Constructed from high-strength, lightweight aluminum alloy, ensuring durability and resistance to harsh climates.
- Design: Features a moment-resisting joint using a tripod node, with interlocking extruded aluminum members and cast aluminum nodes.
- Versatility: Adaptable to various lengths and geometries, suitable for different military objectives and terrains.
Specifications
- Recyclability: Aluminum members are fully recyclable.
- Span Lengths: Single spans range from 10'-0" to 60'-0" (3m to 18m).
- Weight: Each component weighs a maximum of 110lb (50kg).
- Alloy Construction: Utilizes alloys 6005A, 6061, 6082, AA356, AA357.
- Testing: Destructive testing conducted at École de technologie supérieure and University of Waterloo.
- Strength: Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of 260-290MPa.
- Load Capacity: Footbridge dead load structural weight of 10 to 15psf (0.5 to 0.72kPa).
- Transport: Quick-shipped in bundles on standard-size trailers, easily unloaded and assembled.
Patents
- US 8,667,633; US 8,590,084; US 7,882,586; US 7,568,253
- Patents pending: WO 2010/040205 A1 – 12/495,084
Applications
The system is suitable for moving troops, light vehicles, and supplies, and facilitates access to mobile medical units, communications centers, and fuel supply stations. It is designed to overcome natural obstacles and rugged terrain efficiently.
Catalog excerpts
Make-A-Bridge® Modular Bridge System Infrastructure that Fortifies the Mission The Make-A-Bridge® weld-free system is structurally strong and easy to assemble, even on rough terrain in extreme temperature and weather conditions. Strength. Mobility. Endurance.
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Make-A-Bridge® Modular Bridge System Moment resisting joint using tripod node. Make-A-Bridge® is the structurally strong, durable pedestrian and light vehicle bridge that adapts to many situations and conditions, enabling efficient transport of troops and equipment over natural obstacles and rugged terrain. The Meccano®-style modular construction allows bridge sections to be assembled without special tools or training. This versatile bridge system allows faster build time of temporary mobile infrastructure to expand supply lines and deployment capabilities, even in remote locations, changing...
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