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HULHULE-MALE’ BRIDGE PROJECT

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EIA for the proposed Hulhule-Male’ Bridge Project<br />

(5) Consideration on bridge landscape<br />

The scenery in the Maldives is picturesque, as if a garland of pearls is scattered across the Indian<br />

Ocean. The bridge structure should appear in the form of a simple, fluent and elegant structural<br />

type. It should be coordinative and harmonious with the surrounding environment, as not to<br />

cause any influence on the natural landscape.<br />

7.3.2 Introduction to Bridge Scheme<br />

The specific comparison and selection for the bridge span is mainly based upon the depth of the<br />

deep channel covered by the main bridge. The comparison and selection was done between three<br />

different span lengths, namely; 125 m, 142 m, and 180 m, with regard to a beam-type bridge<br />

scheme (as shown in Figure 7.3). Comparisons are done in terms of costs, influence on<br />

construction period and landscape effect between different span lengths and different deep-water<br />

foundation quantities for similar bridge types.<br />

Prepared by: CDE Consulting & China Shipping Environment Technology<br />

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