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Technical
access work involves specialized techniques that are above and beyond those
methods normally utilized in inspection work.
Technical access work is used by Modjeski and Masters for structural
inspection of bridges and other structures by means of methods typically used by
rock and mountain climbers. Employing these
techniques can result in cost savings to the client and fewer interruptions to
bridge traffic by eliminating/reducing the need for equipment and operators and
the maintenance and protection of traffic
required for their use.
Modjeski and
Masters personnel
are knowledgeable, experienced and qualified in rope and technical climbing
access techniques. In addition to FHWA
regulations for the qualifications and training of bridge inspectors, these
personnel have also received technical access training from a qualified source.
The techniques used include technical solo climbing with webbing, technical
climbing (lead climbing), rappelling, technical ascending, and cable roller
directional. To learn more about these methods, click on the links above.
Inspection projects in
which these methods have been employed by our firm include the East Huntington
Bridge, Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, Bear Mountain Bridge, Popolopin Creek Bridge,
Mid-Hudson Bridge, Bayonne Bridge and the Greenbank Telescope.
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