forces in motion

Munich/Bucharest. The industrial monument “Triumphal Arch of Bucharest“ was subject to a complete overhaul and protected by means of seismic isolation against earthquake. An expansion joint that is 86 m long, 1.25 m wide and moveable into all directions encircles the total structure. This joint had to be designed in a way to bear the load of a 40 ton axle load.