SAN FRANCISCO-OAKLAND BAY BRIDGE FOUNDATIONS DEMOLITION

Development of animations of demolition by implosions of selected foundations of old San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge; animations developed for demolition of Pier E3 Caisson Foundation, Pier E5 Caisson Foundation, Pier E9 Pile foundation, and Piers E14, E15 & E16 Pile foundations; animations captured mechanical demolitions; preparation of foundations for implosion; modeling of environmental and safety zones; modeling and animation of Blast Attenuation System (BAS); animations of charge placement in foundation walls; animations of implosions including implosions of multiple foundations; and animations of post-implosion on-water and under-water clean-up. Animations extensively used for permitting purposes and for public information; Construction Cost $140 +/- Million; demolitions completed.

Year of Completion
2014 – 2018
Location
San Francisco – Oakland, CA
Client
Caltrans
Prime
Kiewit/Manson JV
Services
4D BrIM, Demolition Animations

4D ANIMATIONS