Hyland Consulting Engineering have been appointed by DEAL srl to manage the Design Verification process for the Straddle Carrier Launching Girder system Equipment for the $A1.6 Billion  Caufield to Dandenong Elevated Railway project.

The project is removing railway level crossings that cut across urban streets in Melbourne, by constructing dual elevated railway viaducts parallel to the existing lines.

The specialised DEAL srl designed and manufactured Equipment lifts and transports 40 metre long 425 tonne precast box girder sections along the elevated viaduct to the launching girder.  It then travels along the girder a full span before  the girder is pushed out another span.  The concrete bridge unit is then lowered into place on the piers.

See the YouTube video showing the construction sequence.

Hyland Consulting Engineering will also be undertaking structural engineering review of the equipment and liaising with the SGS Crane Design Verifier for mechanical engineering and Design Verification certification.