column direct foundations

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Bridge Construction
As presented in Section 2.4.4.4 the Route de l’Esclave Project plans the construction of 1 bridge along the axis of the road. The steps planned for the construction of the new bridges are as follows and illustrated with construction methodology.
 Step 1: Clearance of vegetation and cleaning;
 Step 2: Earth-moving to open foundations;
 Step 3: Infrastructure – abutment and column direct foundations, in the bridges where they exist;
 Step 4: Mesostructure – elevation of the abutments and pillars, in the bridges where they exist;
 Step 5: Superstructure – deck, including support devices and expansion joints; and
 Step 6: Finishing – drainage, sidewalks and kerbs, cornices and guard-rails.