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Rehabilitation and Maintenance of the Jacques Cartier Bridge (2014\u20132023)<\/h1><\/div>
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Issam Bekkali, Eng. Participated in and led the execution of multiple engineering mandates related to inspection, technical studies, and load-bearing capacity assessment of the Jacques Cartier Bridge. <\/span><\/p>\n

These interventions also included the design of plans and specifications for various rehabilitation and strengthening works.<\/span><\/p>\n

Structural inspection and assessment<\/b><\/p>\n

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  • Conducted inspections for targeted assessments of critical structural elements.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Assessment of the load-bearing capacity of structural components (2D and 3D analyses).<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Diagnosis of structural issues (corrosion, fatigue, and failure modes).<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Analytical modeling and validation of design assumptions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Design of strengthening solutions and preparation of plans and specifications.<\/b><\/p>\n

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    • Design of strengthening solutions for steel elements (diagonals, chords, gusset plates, towers)<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Production of over 1,500 engineering drawings for various construction contracts<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Preparation of complete plans and specifications for major rehabilitation works<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Integration of operational constraints and constructability requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Prioritization, sequencing, and risk management<\/b><\/p>\n

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      • Definition of intervention priorities at the bridge-wide level<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Development of construction phasing strategies in constrained environments<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Development of mitigation measures and monitoring plans<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Contribution to multi-year budget planning<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Temporary works and on-site support<\/b><\/p>\n

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        • Design and validation of temporary structures and access platforms<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Analysis of construction loads (equipment, wind, and temporary conditions)
          Technical assistance during construction (responses to technical queries, design adjustments, validation of methods)
          Optimization of construction methods in collaboration with contractors<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Technical assistance during construction (responses to technical queries, design adjustments, validation of methods)<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Optimization of construction methods in collaboration with contractors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Contracts \u2013 Jacques Cartier Bridge<\/b><\/p>\n

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          • Contract 62635 \u2013 Section 7: Preliminary design studies, plans and specifications \u2013 replacement, strengthening, and painting (2019\u20132023)<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Contract 62580 \u2013 Paving and deck\/approach markings (2019\u20132020)<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Contract 62632 \u2013 Inspections, load-bearing capacity studies, diagnostics, and master plan (2019\u20132022)<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Contract 62560 \u2013 Section 7: Rehabilitation, strengthening, cleaning, and painting (2017\u20132023)<\/span>\n
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            • Contract 62601 \u2013 Splash zone (2017) \u2013 12 drawings<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Contracts 62654 \/ 62655 \u2013 Lot 1 (2019\u20132021) \u2013 204 drawings<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Contract 62603 \u2013 Lot 2 (2019\u20132021) \u2013 205 drawings<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Contract 62604 \u2013 Lot 3 (2021\u20132023) \u2013 167 drawings<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Contract 62605 \u2013 Lot 4 (2021\u20132023) \u2013 87 drawings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Contract 61866 \u2013 Replacement of bearing assemblies, strengthening, and rehabilitation (2014\u20132018) \u2013 1,028 drawings<\/span>\n
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              • Contract 62584 \u2013 Section 8 (2018) \u2013 227 drawings<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Contract 62583 \u2013 Sections 4 and 6 (2018) \u2013 185 drawings<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Contract 62534 \u2013 Section 8 (2017) \u2013 184 drawings<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Contract 62495 \u2013 Section 2 (2016) \u2013 108 drawings<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Contract 62446 \u2013 Sections 4, 6, and 8 (2016) \u2013 324 drawings<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Contract 62397 \u2013 Sections 2, 4, and 6 (2015)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • Contract 62432 \u2013 Work assessment report and future directions (2016)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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