Bauen im Strom: Grundinstandsetzung der Wehranlage Kachlet nach 100 Jahren Nutzung

Building in the river: major maintenance of the Kachlet weir system after 100 years of operation The Kachlet weir system is one of the largest weir systems on the German Rhine-Main-Danube waterway and is reaching a 100-year service life. In order to ensure the continued navigability of the Danube, a major overhaul will be carried out in which the weir base will be preserved, the piers upgraded and the weir superstructure and hydraulic steelwork as well as the technical equipment completely renewed. New approaches are being considered for this particular challenge, especially in terms of construction logistics. As a construction aid for the planned construction project, a portal crane system will be erected above the weir system, which will enable the project to be carried out with a high degree of prefabrication and, as a result, a comparatively short construction period. However, the portal crane system also brings new challenges with it, that need to be taken into account during planning.