Specific Aspects of Bridge Construction in the Central African Republic

Authors

  • Martin Benda Department of Engineer Technology, University of Defence, Brno, Czech Republic
  • Jan Sobotka Department of Engineer Technology, University of Defence, Brno, Czech Republic
  • Dalibor Coufal 153rd Engineer Battalion in Olomouc, Czech Republic

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3849/aimt.01139

Keywords:

engineer, Reach-Back, temporary bridges, TMS bridge type

Abstract

The paper deals with an operation of Italian engineers in Central African Republic (CAR). The aim of the operation was to construct the temporary bridge. This operation was supported by 15th Engineering Regiment and the University of Defence. Two soldiers from the 15th Engineering Regiment were sent to CAR to help Italian engineers. During this operation REACH-BACK concept between University of Defence and 15th Engineer Regiment was used. Communication and cooperation between these units was supported by Information Portal of Engineer Corps. The portal works as a support element for REACH-BACK concept.

References

Guidelines for the Use of Bridges MS in the Civilian Sector. Praha: Pontex, 1996.

Heavy Bridge Set TMS: The Use Temporary Bridges TMS. Praha, Ministry of transportation. 2010.

SOBOTKA, J. and BENDA, M. New Possibilities of Temporary Bridges Designing. In International Conference on Military Technologies 2013. Brno: University of Defence in Brno, 2013, ISBN 978-80-7231-917-6.

MAŇAS, P. and MAZAL, J. The Reach-Back Concept in The Czech Army Corps of Engineers. In International Conference on Military Technologies 2009. Brno: University of Defence in Brno, 2009, ISBN 978-80-7231-648-9.

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Published

26-12-2017

How to Cite

Benda, M., Sobotka, J., & Coufal, D. (2017). Specific Aspects of Bridge Construction in the Central African Republic. Advances in Military Technology, 11(2), 253–260. https://doi.org/10.3849/aimt.01139

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