1 May 2010: This video is a 9-minute extraction from my 17-minute original video shot on 1 May 2010 beginning around 2:30pm at the 6th Ave RTD Bridge installation site here in Lakewood, CO.
You can view a still-photo slideshow of this event at:
https://www.hlswilliwaw.com/SlideShows/6thAveBridge//index.htm
The information below was supplied by RTD.
RTD’s FasTracks
The 6th Avenue Bridge
West Corridor at a Glance
The West Corridor light rail project is part of FasTracks – RTD’s voter-approved 12-year comprehensive plan to expand quality transit service in the Denver metro region.
The West Corridor is a 12.1-mile light rail transit corridor extending from Denver Union Station to Jefferson County, through Denver, Lakewood, and Golden.
Twelve stations are proposed for the West Corridor including Auraria West, Decatur/Federal, Knox, Perry, Sheridan, Lamar, Wadsworth, Garrison, Oak, Federal Center, Red Rocks Community College and Jeffco Government Center.
The ridership projection is 29,700 per day by 2030.
Major construction began in 2009 with the line projected to open in 2013.
Part of this effort includes a bridge designed to span over 6th Avenue between Kipling and Simms/Union in Lakewood.
The Bridge
Structure: The structure is 286′ long and 65′ tall from top of crown to bottom of floor beam. It contains about 1.2 million pounds (600 tons) of structural steel and approximately 55,000 high-strength structural bolts. The arches and cables provide the majority of the structural support for the bridge. The maximum width of the bridge is 43 feet, and it will carry two light rail tracks. The type of high-strength steel used is called “weathering steel.” It will naturally rust to a dark purple-brown color to form a protective oxide coating, thus eliminating the need and expense of painting, now or in the future. The weight of the tracks and ballast crossing the bridge weighs more than all the bridge’s structural steel. The structure can withstand a sustained hurricane force wind of 100 mph. Each of the main pier columns is designed to support 2.7 million pounds. The substructure supporting the span contains 10,686 cubic feet of concrete weighing about 1.6 million pounds.
Arches: The arches angle inward so that the width of the arches at the ends of the bridge is 43 feet while the width of the arches at the crown is 16 feet. Each arch is designed to withstand a compressive force of nearly three million pounds. The hollow arches have full interior access to facilitate construction, future inspections, and maintenance. From extreme cold to extreme hot, the arch span will elongate approximately 3.5 inches. The steel arch span is supported on its own bearings on the two piers adjacent to 6th Avenue and is not directly attached to the approach spans. There are expansion joints at each end of the arch span to compensate for movement caused by temperature changes. The shape of the arch is defined by a mathematical equation which emulates the equation used to describe the force of gravity.
Cables: There are a total of 44 cables on the bridge, approximately 1,950 feet. Each cable is 2 3/8″ in diamter. Each cable has a breaking force of 688,000 lbs (344 tons). If one cable breaks, which is very unlikely, the bridge can still support itself. The cables will be lit with white LED lights, which have a lifespan of 100,000 hours, or about 11 years.
Construction
The arch bridge was constructed and fully assembled at the manufacturer’s site in Oregon. It was then disassembled and transported to Colorado in 34 truck shipments. The transporter consists of two 35′ transport platforms having 8 axles each. Both of these transport trailers contain hydraulic rams used to keep the platform level. The southern end of the arch will travel on guided rollers which are pushed by hydraulic rams, the main driving force. This is the first time in the U.S. that a basket-handled tied arch bridge has been ‘rolled out’ using this method.The bridge will move less than 25 feet per hour across 6th Avenue, taking up to 30 hours to complete the crossing.
The bridge was rolled across 6th Avenue on Saturday, May 1, 2010. All lanes of 6th Avenue were scheduled to be closed between Kipling and Simms/Union in Lakewood from Friday night, April 30th, to Monday morning, May 3rd, 2010. Many intending to view this event were caught off guard by the fact that this effort was completed 30 hours ahead of schedule, with the bridge having been set on its pillars at around 4:00pm Saturday, the 1st of May 2010.
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Mishimoto proudly announces the all-new Nissan 370Z, 2009+ / Infiniti G37, 2008+ (Coupe only) Oil Cooler Kit. Specially designed for your Nissan 370Z and Infiniti G37, the Mishimoto oil cooler is a direct fit and is beneficial to both manual and automatic applications. Enthusiasts who drive their high-performance cars on or off the track know the importance of keeping their oil temperatures low to prevent damage, or even seizure, of the engine. The Mishimoto Nissan 370Z/Infiniti G37 Oil Cooler Kit comes with a Lifetime Warranty, so you know quality is guaranteed!
Model Number: MMOC-370Z-09
Mishimoto 370Z Oil Cooler Kit Installation Instructions
PARTS LIST
3PC | Application Specific Mounting Brackets
1PC | 19 Row Oil Cooler
1PC | 4ft Stainless Steel Braided Hose w/-10AN Fittings
1PC | 5ft Stainless Steel Braided Hose w/-10AN Fittings
1PC | Oil Sandwich Plate M20, Silver
1PC | Stainless Steel Sandwich Plate Adapter, M20
2PC | Banjo Fitting w/ Bolt M20 x -10AN, Black
1PC | Mounting Hardware Set
TOOLS NEEDED
Jack & Jack Stands
Socket Wrench
Socket Extensions
Screwdriver
27mm Socket
10mm Socket and/or Wrench
Panel Tool
Teflon Tape
5mm Hex Key
Oil
Disclaimer
• Please dispose of any liquids properly.
• Allow vehicle to cool completely prior to attempting installation.
• Mishimoto Performance is not responsible for any vehicle damage
or personal injury due to installation errors, misuse, or removal of
MP products.
• MP always suggests that a trained professional install all MP products.
• Do not run the engine or drive the vehicle while overheating. Serious
damage may occur.
• Raise vehicle only on jack stands or on a vehicle lift.
• See specific instructions regarding sandwich plate installation on last page.
Note: Oil cooler systems must be checked for leaks during each
oil change.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
01 | Preparing the vehicle for installation
1. Raise vehicle and support on jack stands.
2. Remove plastic clips and 10mm screws. Remove splash shield.
3. Remove bumper clips (pop clips).
4. Remove 10mm bolt from inner splash shield panel (both sides).
5. Remove front bumper.
02 | Preparing the Mishimoto oil cooler
kit for installation
1. Wrap plug in Teflon tape and insert into sandwich plate.
2. Install O-ring seal on sandwich plate.
3. Assemble and install banjo fittings to sandwich plate. Be sure that a
seal is on the top and bottom of the fitting.
4. Locate appropriate adaptor (no hash marks).
5. Remove oil filter and install sandwich plate to oil filter housing.
Next, install appropriate adaptor in center of the sandwich plate.
Tighten the adaptor in hold sandwich plate in place (27mm socket).
Lastly, tighten the banjo fittings using the same 27mm socket.
6. Attach Mishimoto lower bracket to oil cooler using 10mm bolts.
7. Attach Mishimoto upper bracket to oil cooler using 10mm bolts.
Leave loose until installation is complete.
8. Install threaded lines to oil cooler. Leave loose until installation is
complete.
03 | Installing Mishimoto oil cooler
1. Install threaded clips on vehicle.
2. Install oil cooler and bolt in brackets using the 10mm bolts.
Then, tighten upper bracket hardware and threaded lines.
3. Stainless oil lines will follow P/S lines over metal support beam.
4. Connect lines to banjo fittings.
5. Install new oil filter.
6. Start vehicle and check for leaks. Be sure to check oil levels and add
oil if necessary.
7. Reinstall front bumper with OEM pop clips and screws.
SANDWICH PLATE
01 | ASSEMBLING 1/8” NPT PLUGS
1. Inspect components to ensure that male and female port threads
and sealing surfaces are clean and dry and free of burrs, nicks, and
scratches, and/or foreign material.
2. Apply Teflon® tape (or sealant) 1.5-2 full turns in clockwise
direction when viewed from the pipe-thread end. Leave the first two
threads without any Teflon® to avoid contamination.
3. Screw plug into port until it is “finger tight.”
4. Wrench tighten the plug 2-3 full turns. (1/8”npt only)
5. Remove any excess Teflon® after tightening.
6. Notice that no Teflon® tape is inside the npt port area.