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Abstract: Cut and cover construction method is frequently used for underground structures in densely built-up urban areas for creating underground space for a new transport corridor, as in this case, or expanding urban infrastructure. Paseo del Bajo is a vehicle urban artery locates at Puerto Madero´s heart in the Buenos Aires City, Argentina. Its main corridor is limited to heavy duty vehicles (even...
Abstract: The main objective of this text is to describe the fire protection and life safety global system chosen for Paseo del Bajo corridor, located at Buenos Aires City Old Town, Argentina. Its main corridor is exclusive for heavy duty vehicles, mainly trucks (even carrying dangerous goods) and long-distance buses. “Paseo del Bajo” is 7.1 kilometers long, 4.0 kilometers of the project runs...
Abstract: Paseo del Bajo is an urban artery, in Buenos Aires City’s Old Town, Argentina. Its main corridor is limited to heavy duty vehicles (even carrying dangerous goods). The main structural systems adopted for it are: elevated viaduct system on both connection headers with existing highways; and trench system in the buried area of the trace (cut & cover). The project comprises a trench of 25.00...