Method for erecting a transportation structure

Abstract: a method for erecting a portion of a transportation structure including a plurality of piers, a plurality of platforms forming a service pathway, a first plurality of girders forming a first assembly of tube segments and a first rooftop transportation pathway, a second plurality of girders forming a second assembly of tube segments and a second rooftop transportation pathway, both assemblies being capable of being placed under low air pressure and through which pods may travel substantially free of air friction, the method including conveying with vehicle(s) the girders and platforms along the first and/or second rooftop transportation pathway, positioning them and having the vehicle(s) return along the service pathway. a portion of a transportation structure is also provided.

Inventor(s): Giuseppe SELLITTO, Michaël GREMLING, Elena DI SILVESTRO

CPC Classification: E01D18/00 (CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES, {ELEVATED ROADWAYS} OR VIADUCTS; ASSEMBLY OF BRIDGES (bridges extending between terminal buildings and aircraft for embarking or disembarking passengers ; {tracks for special kinds of railways ; culverts }))

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