Challenges and Solutions at the Limska Draga Viaduct
The Limska Draga Viaduct is known for its tall central pillars, exceeding a height of 105 meters. Finding suitable cranes that could operate without additional anchoring to these pillars was a major technical challenge due to this height. Anchoring would have resulted in enormous costs and extended project timelines.
Logistical challenges also required significant adjustments. During the initial assembly, access to the construction site was difficult due to the terrain and road configuration. As a result, we had to adapt transportation by using higher trucks and reloading equipment on-site.
To address these challenges, we collaborated with our partner company, WOLFFKRAN, to select two LUFFER-type cranes capable of a free-standing height of over 70 meters without additional anchoring.
The first crane was erected to a height of 75 meters with a 40-meter jib, while the second reached 72 meters with a 50-meter jib. The assembly was successfully carried out using a 300-ton mobile crane, which first lifted the cranes to a height of 40 meters. We then telescoped them to their final heights, ensuring quick and safe lifting operations.