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c. Assembly of the Bridge Separated into Eight Sections - CONT
(e) Repeat steps (a) thru (d) for second quadrant strut(l).
(23) Attaching Quadrant Struts to Cable Beam.
WARNING
The
cable beam was not bolted when placed in position. It is very heavy and bulky. It could
shift and fall causing injury to personnel. Have one crew member hold the cable beam in
position while a second crew member attaches the components or hardware.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Remove two bolts (previously installed in step (20)(b)) used to hold cable beam in place.
Insert two quadrant struts (1) in cable beam (2). Insert two bolts (3) through cable beam
(2) and struts (l).
Thread two nuts (4) on two bolts (3) until snug. Place two locking retainer pins (5)
through holes in two bolts (3). Ensure retainers are secure.
Using six bolts (6), secure cable beam (2) to the seats provided on the inside girder of the
far-shore center sections.
Thread six nuts (7) on six bolts (6) until snug. Place six bolt retainers (8) through holes
in six bolts (6). Ensure retainers are secure.
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