Hydraulic Design

FXC engineers have extensive experience in the design of safety critical hydraulic systems. In fact, they were commissioned by Florida DOT to write the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Guidelines for distribution to designers and inspectors.    

Hydraulic cylinders are used to raise and lower the 27^th Street Bridge in Miami Fl. The hydraulic design incorporates single-point failure proof design. This design philosophy allows the system to experience the catastrophic failure of any single component including actuators, hoses or valves without precipitating further damage or unsafe operation.

Similar projects include the Christa McAuliffe Bridge in Titusville and Simulator Access Platforms at MGM and EPCOT.