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The MLAB is a deck type, two girder bridge. It is a pin jointed modular structure in which the longitudinal girders with deck units between provide a 4 meter wide roadway. Girders of top panel form a single storey bridge for short spans. Girders of top and bottom panels form a deeper double storey bridge for heavier loads for longer spans.
The MLAB is a light weight, easily transportable bridging system.
- Up to Military Load Class-60
- No site preparations or grillages
- Quick assembly with no mechanical aids
- Easily transportable as palletized load. Pallet configuration to suit carrier of vehicle specification
- Components fabricated using light weight corrosion resistant high strength Aluminium Alloy RDE-40 (7xxx Series)
- Simple construction. Minimum training
- Maintenance Free
| Span | 9.8 m for MLC-60 traffic Or 22 m for MLC-16 traffic | |
| Construction party | 10 men | |
| Construction time | 10 to 18 minutes | |
| Transport | 3 pallets for 9.8 m 7 pallets for 22 m | |
| Span | 31.1m for MLC-60 traffic Or 49m for MLC-16 traffic | |
| Construction party | 30 men | |
| Construction time | 60 to 90 minutes for 31.1m
90 to 120 minutes for 49m |
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| Transport | 11 pallets for 31.1m 18 pallets for 49m | |
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