Hanger Replacement of Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

Abstract

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is a suspension bridge located in Istanbul. Since its opening in 1988 it has been the main route of heavy vehicle traflic between Asian and Europe side of Turkey. During recent inspections severe corrosion has been found on its hangers As a result of further inspections and structural evaluations it is decided to replace the whole hangers with a new system that will not cause similar damage in the future. This paper introduces the cause and extent of the current hanger damage, the new system that will replace it and the method of replacement.