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Sharipov A.M., Piskunov A.A. The use of temporary bridge structures in permafrost zones. Russian Journal of Transport Engineering. 2026; 13(1). Available at: https://t-s.today/PDF/27SATS126.pdf (in Russian). DOI: 10.15862/27SATS126

The use of temporary bridge structures in permafrost zones

Sharipov Artur Maratovich
Russian University of Transport, Moscow, Russia
E-mail: artur.sharipov.77@mail.ru
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3827-1574
RSCI: https://elibrary.ru/author_profile.asp?id=1269312

Piskunov Alexander Alekseevich
Russian University of Transport, Moscow, Russia
E-mail: a.piskunov52@mail.ru
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5444-8415
RSCI: https://elibrary.ru/author_profile.asp?id=807388

Abstract. The article provides an overview of the temporary bridge structures of various types and design schemes used, describes the history of their creation and development, starting with the use of the first floating bridges in Russia and up to modern modular rapid deployment systems. The importance of developing new floating bridge concepts, including those using polymer composite materials for difficult hydrogeological and climatic conditions, permafrost zones, Arctic regions of the Russian Federation and the Far North regions, was emphasized. The authors of the article note that the design should take into account the characteristics of water surfaces, the parameters of frozen soils and solve problems associated with increased transport loads, the need for rapid assembly and dismantling of structures.

The article begins with a historical overview of the creation and evolution of temporary bridge structures, as well as the prerequisites for their improvement.

In the main part of the article, the authors consider the domestic and foreign experience of using temporary bridge structures, including in difficult climatic and hydrogeological conditions. An overview of the basic design standards is provided.

In the final part, the authors formulate priority areas for further scientific study of the issue of temporary bridge structures, emphasize the importance and necessity of further analysis of their use in permafrost zones.

Keywords: temporary bridge structures; polymer composite materials; floating bridges; pontoons; climatic conditions; permafrost soils; collapsible bridges; barges; Far North

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