Location
Cork Institute of Technology, Cork, Ireland
Event Website
https://event.ceri2020.exordo.com/
Start Date
28-8-2020 11:45 AM
End Date
28-8-2020 1:00 PM
Description
This paper describes the rehabilitation of (Shakey) Bridge, an existing single-span suspension bridge crossing the northern channel of the River Lee in Cork City. The bridge was opened in 1927 to replace an earlier ferry crossing at the same location. Daly’s bridge is included on the Record of Protected Structures and the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. It remains the only suspension bridge in Cork City and is the only surviving bridge of its kind in Ireland. It is considered to be a significant contributor to the architectural heritage of the city. This case study describes the project development including special inspection and structural assessment, site investigations and material testing, detailed design of repair works, and particular aspects of construction and monitoring. The bridge is a well-known local landmark and its colloquial name ‘Shakey bridge’ derives from the lively movement of the deck under pedestrian loading. A key aspect of the project included modelling and measurement of the dynamic response of the structure prior to and following repair works to confirm the signature shake was retained. The project also incorporates approach upgrades and ancillary works including new approach parapets, repair of existing cast-iron railings, lighting, landscaping, surfacing and invasive species removal.
Recommended Citation
Minehane, Michael and Gamble, John, "Repair & Rehabilitation of Daly's (Shakey) Bridge, Cork City" (2020). Civil Engineering Research in Ireland 2020. 5.
https://sword.cit.ie/ceri/2020/4/5
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Repair & Rehabilitation of Daly's (Shakey) Bridge, Cork City
Cork Institute of Technology, Cork, Ireland
This paper describes the rehabilitation of (Shakey) Bridge, an existing single-span suspension bridge crossing the northern channel of the River Lee in Cork City. The bridge was opened in 1927 to replace an earlier ferry crossing at the same location. Daly’s bridge is included on the Record of Protected Structures and the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. It remains the only suspension bridge in Cork City and is the only surviving bridge of its kind in Ireland. It is considered to be a significant contributor to the architectural heritage of the city. This case study describes the project development including special inspection and structural assessment, site investigations and material testing, detailed design of repair works, and particular aspects of construction and monitoring. The bridge is a well-known local landmark and its colloquial name ‘Shakey bridge’ derives from the lively movement of the deck under pedestrian loading. A key aspect of the project included modelling and measurement of the dynamic response of the structure prior to and following repair works to confirm the signature shake was retained. The project also incorporates approach upgrades and ancillary works including new approach parapets, repair of existing cast-iron railings, lighting, landscaping, surfacing and invasive species removal.
https://sword.cit.ie/ceri/2020/4/5
