Imagine two 132.5-meter beams, each weighing almost 5,000 tonnes, performing an aerial ballet above a high-speed maglev line in Shanghai! 😲🚄
Engineers from the Chinese mainland recently completed a jaw-dropping 60° rotation of this mega bridge in just one hour—right over a live maglev track where trains zip by at over 400 km/h. With less than 3 meters of clearance, every millimeter of movement had to be perfect.
This first-of-its-kind maneuver marks a major milestone for the Shanghai–Suzhou–Nantong railway network. Once operational, it will slash travel times between Pudong and Jiangsu Province, boosting business ties and making weekend getaways a breeze. 🌉✨
Behind the scenes, two massive bridge sections were rotated and locked together with millimeter precision. If even one beam shifted slightly off course, the whole operation would have needed a redo. But thanks to meticulous planning and cutting-edge tech, the 'beam ballet' went off without a hitch!
This feat highlights how bold engineering can reshape our cities and connect communities. Stay tuned for more updates on Asia’s next-gen infrastructure projects! 🌏🔧
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
