Nice view , I am originally from Bagotstown , I migrated to the U.S about 40 yrs ago , I used to run over the present harbor bridge every day, that area has changed so much.
Raphael, the Chinese used the piling method on this bridge. No caisson, or coffer dam method was use here. They use pipes and drill them until they reach rock foundation then they pump out all the water and mud in the pipes. They then place re bars in the pipe and fill them with high strength concrete. ❤
I am going by pictures of caissons that I saw in government photos at an earlier stage of construction. The public is not permitted to get close to the construction sites.
@@RaphaelNation, buddy, don't argue with me l know what l am talking about. There are three types of bridge foundation. 1, piling, 2 caisson, and 3, coffer dam. For the Guyana situation piling was the best option because of it's soft soil and it's faster to complete . After the piling were constructed , pile caps were constructed. Now they have to go 400 feet in air to string the bridge decks with cable stay. This bridge could never be completed next year, no way . And then one has to cater for the unexpected. I work on these bridges before. This bridge still has a lot of work. Raphael, don't let the ppp fool you.
@@IanBynoe-it6ni and I am a physicist. Please review the pictures in this article and review your assessment. oilnow.gy/featured/guyanas-new-demerara-bridge-nearly-halfway-complete/
@@IanBynoe-it6ni they do use the term pile cap in this article guyanachronicle.com/2024/08/06/second-main-tower-pile-cap-completed-for-new-demerara-river-bridge/
@@RaphaelNation, yes , this is the pile foundation, where the pile caps sits on the piling foundation, very simple but effective. I am so surprised how fast the Chinese are working on this bridge. In America they work slower. At one site I work and we made a mistake and it took us one year to correct it. I hope the Chinese contractor is being very careful.
It would be a remarkable achievement should this bridge be completed before the the end of next year. If they have to depend on some construction material from contractors here in Guyana,that will be the deciding factor in the equation.
@user-ln9du7jt2e they are already prefabricated parts lf the bridge so while the pillars are being completed that process will be execute and taring of the bridge will take place
2026 is the completion date I would say, but the ppp is pushing for a 2025 completion so as to use this bridge as an election gimmick for re election , but it won't happen . There is too work to be done on this bridge.
It sounds like you are praying that the bridge is not completed by 2025 so that you and the PNCR can use it against the PPPC government for the 2025 election. The fact that it might not completed by 2025 is not a big deal because the bottom line is that it is being built. The PPPC government has plenty more completed projects that they can campaign on.
Nice view , I am originally from Bagotstown , I migrated to the U.S about 40 yrs ago , I used to run over the present harbor bridge every day, that area has changed so much.
You are definitely bringing back memories, thank you very much, and keep up the good work!
Happy weekend, Raphael. Always such a pleasure watching your videos. I really enjoy them. Thank you for your time and dedication. 🙏😎
Hi there, I’m from Norton Street Bagotstown as well, but living in Canada but love beautiful Guyana 🇬🇾beautiful video.
Thank you for that.🙏🏼🇨🇦
Awesome update thanks, Ralph
Thanks 🙏 for the update bro blessings.
Raphael, the Chinese used the piling method on this bridge. No caisson, or coffer dam method was use here. They use pipes and drill them until they reach rock foundation then they pump out all the water and mud in the pipes. They then place re bars in the pipe and fill them with high strength concrete. ❤
I am going by pictures of caissons that I saw in government photos at an earlier stage of construction. The public is not permitted to get close to the construction sites.
@@RaphaelNation, buddy, don't argue with me l know what l am talking about. There are three types of bridge foundation. 1, piling, 2 caisson, and 3, coffer dam. For the Guyana situation piling was the best option because of it's soft soil and it's faster to complete . After the piling were constructed , pile caps were constructed. Now they have to go 400 feet in air to string the bridge decks with cable stay. This bridge could never be completed next year, no way . And then one has to cater for the unexpected. I work on these bridges before. This bridge still has a lot of work. Raphael, don't let the ppp fool you.
@@IanBynoe-it6ni and I am a physicist. Please review the pictures in this article and review your assessment. oilnow.gy/featured/guyanas-new-demerara-bridge-nearly-halfway-complete/
@@IanBynoe-it6ni they do use the term pile cap in this article guyanachronicle.com/2024/08/06/second-main-tower-pile-cap-completed-for-new-demerara-river-bridge/
@@RaphaelNation, yes , this is the pile foundation, where the pile caps sits on the piling foundation, very simple but effective. I am so surprised how fast the Chinese are working on this bridge. In America they work slower. At one site I work and we made a mistake and it took us one year to correct it. I hope the Chinese contractor is being very careful.
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Thanks for the enlightenment.
It would be a remarkable achievement should this bridge be completed before the the end of next year. If they have to depend on some construction material from contractors here in Guyana,that will be the deciding factor in the equation.
Guess when the new bridge is completed, all the staff will have to look for a new job, because the new bridge will be toll free
The bridge is scheduled to be completed in march hopefully
Take it with a huge grain of salt, bro. Like everything in Guyana that any government does 😂
March 2030 maybe?
WHICH MARCH. 2025 OR2026
@user-ln9du7jt2e they are already prefabricated parts lf the bridge so while the pillars are being completed that process will be execute and taring of the bridge will take place
Waste of time, can never see the new bridge from there. Have to go south of the using bridge
The new bridge does not exist yet. Those pillars are all that has been completed so far.
2026 is the completion date I would say, but the ppp is pushing for a 2025 completion so as to use this bridge as an election gimmick for re election , but it won't happen . There is too work to be done on this bridge.
It sounds like you are praying that the bridge is not completed by 2025 so that you and the PNCR can use it against the PPPC government for the 2025 election. The fact that it might not completed by 2025 is not a big deal because the bottom line is that it is being built. The PPPC government has plenty more completed projects that they can campaign on.
@@josephwinslow7613don’t forget, this not a political channel, only subtle opposition propaganda is allowed. 😂😂
Sitting pretty wherever you are, everything is government propaganda.
Try commenting a bit more on the massive projects of 2015-2020.
@@josephwinslow7613 , why don't you get back in your kennel. 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆
Ignore the PPP idiots who can’t appreciate common sense information from the experienced.
I DONT LIKE THIS PICTURE. POOR INFORMARION ABOUT THE BRIDGE. YOU MUST BE BETTER. GOOD LUCK.
Please submit your video or stop critiquing from a sofa.