LOCATION: Venice, Grand Canal
CONTRACTOR: Pasqualucci srl and Salmistrari srl
PURPOSE OF THE WORK: establishment of a suspended structure for the renovation of the famous wooden Venetian bridge.
PRODUCTS: Flydeck system with transversal 45 cm high beams, and traditional scaffolding.
HIGHLIGHTS: Stepped traditional scaffolding, mounted directly above the Flydeck suspended platform, for pedestrian passage. The entire scaffolding was dismantled in 12 hours at night, so as not to interrupt tourism.
A tailor-made Flydeck suspended structure was conceived, meticulously designed to interfere as little as possible with the city’s daily life. Simultaneously, this structure serves as an essential link between the two banks of the Grand Canal. The project integrated an elegant, suspended structure, allowing workers to comfortably work while the upper part of the bridge remains unobstructed for the passage of residents and visitors from all around the world.
This accomplishment stands as an authentic engineering masterpiece. The concept of a Flydeck structure was skillfully devised to harmoniously follow the curve of the bridge’s intrados. In this way, the use of traditional steps was avoided, and the walkways were created on the suspended structure. This offers tourists an obstacle-free crossing while ensuring the smooth flow of traffic in the historic city.
A Flydeck area of 456.50 sqm was installed in 10 days by 2 teams of 3 workers – 10 hour shifts, and dismantled in 12 hours at night, so as not to interrupt tourism. This achievement was only possible thanks to the Flydeck system, thanks to its lightness and few elements.
