A hammerhead is a cement “cap” that is built on the top of the rail guideway columns at the location of the rail stations. The hammerhead extends from the guideway column and supports the rail station platform girders.
Hammerhead Repair Update:
The hammerhead repair and retrofit work, aimed at preventing corrosion, adding structural strength, and guarding against future cracking, was successfully finished on May 21, 2023.