Storm damage on the Konrad-Adenauer-Bridge: Mastes are broken down!

The Konrad-Adenauer-Bridge in Trier remains unlit for the next few weeks after storm damage has overturned one of the lighting masts. This was announced by the Stadtwerke Trier (SWT) and responsible authorities. In order to ensure security, all seven lighting masts were subjected to an in -depth examination, finding that the stability of several masts was affected by unfavorable weather conditions. As a result, the responsible bodies decided to shut down all masts. The dismantling of these masts started on Tuesday at 12 noon

During the dismantling process, traffic is temporarily stopped at every mast, which can lead to short interruptions. The planned renewal of the lighting masts requires the construction of new foundations and the use of new materials. It is expected that the process of renewal will probably take two to three weeks, during this period the bridge remains without lighting.

Dangers from falling masts

As reported in a related article, overturning masts are a threat to people and real assets. Owners of land or operators of lighting facilities are liable for damage within the framework of the traffic safety obligation. Lighting and flag masts in the living environment are often used for decades without stability test. Conventional test methods can cause considerable material loads and, as a result, bring high -priced consequential damage. It is necessary for the exam that masts for test structures and machines are accessible.

A solution to the problems of conventional test methods offers the patent-protected "Mastap" technology from DEKRA, which enables a destructive test without material load. The individual frequency of the mast is used in order to put it in vibration in a controlled manner. Deviations from the setpoints reflect stability, weaknesses and the overall condition of the mast. This system is suitable for almost all mast types and materials and is dakks accredited in Germany. In the future, a sensor remote monitoring system will also be available for masts.