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Ultralight rapid-deployment bridge
A portable, ultralight bridge system that restores vehicle crossing in tactical, emergency and remote operations — deployable in hours, without heavy machinery and transportable on standard vehicles.
Bridging critical gaps where conventional solutions cannot reach.
Conventional temporary bridge systems are heavy, require significant transport logistics, and demand heavy machinery and large crews for installation. In expeditionary, emergency, or remote environments — where infrastructure is absent and time is critical — these constraints make conventional solutions operationally unviable.
TBO's rapid-deployment bridge uses low-pressure inflated beams as the primary load-bearing structural members. Based on the Tensairity principle — combining tension, air, and structural integrity — the system achieves load-bearing capacity equivalent to conventional steel girders at a fraction of the weight and stored volume. A 14-metre span deploys in approximately 8 hours with 8 personnel and no heavy equipment.
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Structural performance without the logistical burden.
Up to 10× lighter than alternatives
At 100 kg/m², the system is up to 10 times lighter than conventional temporary bridge solutions of equivalent span. A complete 14-metre bridge packs into 12 m³ — transportable in standard military or civilian vehicles with no specialist logistics.
No heavy machinery required
Deployment requires 8 personnel and approximately 8 hours. No cranes, no heavy plant, no prepared ground. The system is designed for environments where infrastructure support is absent or unavailable.
Modular and scalable
The bridge is composed of independent segments. Span length and load capacity are configured by the number of segments deployed — from 15.6 m at MLC 30 to 31.2 m at MLC 16 — adapting to the operational requirement without changing the base system.
Validated structural technology
The Tensairity structural principle combines compression rods, tension ropes, and low-pressure air elements to form a load-bearing beam with a load-to-weight ratio of 7:1. Technology base validated at prototype level. Commercial version in active engineering development.
Reference specifications.
The reference configuration spans 14 metres at a total weight of 5 tonnes — up to 10 times lighter than conventional temporary bridge alternatives. Deploys in approximately 8 hours with 8 personnel, no heavy machinery required. Based on validated prototype; commercial version in active engineering development.
Modular configurations
Operational wherever permanent infrastructure cannot go.
Defense & Military Operations
Tactical river and gap crossing for light and medium vehicles in expeditionary operations. Rapid restoration of mobility corridors in forward operating areas without logistical support infrastructure.
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Immediate restoration of road access in areas affected by natural disasters — floods, earthquakes, collapsed infrastructure. Deployable without heavy equipment in environments where conventional bridge repair is not viable.
Learn more →Civil Infrastructure
Temporary bridging during maintenance, repair, or construction of permanent infrastructure. Provides continuity of access without interrupting civil operations or requiring permanent installation.
Learn more →Rapid-Deployment Bridge — Product Catalogue
Full technical specifications for the rapid-deployment bridge — configurations, deployment procedures, and load ratings.
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