Download or read book Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems for Off System Bridges written by Joseph Bryce Servos and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: The Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) "Every Day Counts'' initiative aims to shorten the overall project delivery time, enhance safety, and protect the environment both on and around construction projects. Using innovative planning, design, and construction methods, Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) techniques reduce on-site construction time for new or replacement bridges. One aspect of ABC is Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems (PBES), where bridge components are fabricated offsite to reduce on-site construction activities. Many state departments of transportation, including Florida DOT, are currently making efforts to implement PBES for their bridge construction projects. The purpose of this research project was to investigate other states standards and to evaluate them for possible implementation in Florida. An exhaustive search was made, and new literature was reviewed, to learn about current DOT standards and practices. The search revealed that the states with the most prefabricated bridge standards or activities are as follows: Utah, Alabama, Texas, Minnesota, and a collaboration of Northeastern states. These standards were reviewed for details such as the presence of post-tensioning, joint types, design load, and inspectability. The three standard bridge types that show the most promise for adoption by FDOT are: Florida DOT District 2s Truncated "Florida I-Beam'' (FIB), Minnesotas Inverted Tee Beam, and PCI's "Northeastern Extreme Tee'' (NEXT) Beam. A summary of the findings, including advantages and disadvantages of the bridge systems, is included in this report. Also included is a comprehensive list of web links to standard drawings from all state DOTs, which could also be helpful to expedite other research that involves standards and bridge construction/design practices.

Download or read book Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems to Limit Traffic Disruption During Construction written by Mohsen Shahawy and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2003 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis Report 324: Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems to Limit Traffic Disruption During Construction assesses and documents the use of innovative prefabricated elements and systems and assesses its effects on on-site construction time and cost, closure time, and environmental impacts. The synthesis report also looks at the use of fiber-reinforced polymers and other advanced materials and new technologies that are gaining in popularity but are still in the experimental stages.

Download or read book Prefabricated precast Bridge Elements and Systems PBES for Off system Bridges written by Michelle Roddenberry and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using innovative planning, design, and construction methods, Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) techniques reduce on-site construction time for new or replacement bridges. One aspect of ABC is Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems (PBES), where bridge components are fabricated off site to reduce on-site construction activities. Many state departments of transportation (DOTs) are currently making efforts to implement PBES for construction of their off-system bridges. The purpose of this research project was to investigate other states' standards and to evaluate them for possible implementation in Florida. An exhaustive search was made, and new literature was reviewed, to learn about current DOT standards and practices. These standards were reviewed for details such as the presence of post-tensioning, joint types, design load, and inspectability.

Download or read book Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems written by Michael M. Sprinkel and published by Transportation Research Board National Research. This book was released on 1985 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This synthesis will be of interest to bridge designers, maintenance and construction personnel, and others concerned with the design, maintenance, and rehabilitation of bridges. Information is presented on the use of prefabricated elements that can be used to construct new bridges or rehabilitate old ones.

Download or read book Available Accelerated Bridge Construction Options for Short Span Bridges written by Armin Mehrabi and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2024-03-18 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By employing prefabricated bridge elements and systems, Accelerated Bridge Construction reduces on-site construction time and traffic disruptions, and enhances long-term performance. ABC is particularly advantageous for short-span bridges that are well-suited to standardized prefabrication. In such cases, the entire superstructure and substructure can often be constructed using prefabricated deck elements, modular decks, or systems that span the full bridge width. The construction methods can range from traditional crane installations to Self-Propelled Modular Transport units or slide-in techniques for moving the entire superstructures. This book introduces the concept of ABC and examines its application in the context of short-span bridge construction. It categorizes and details short-span bridges based on various criteria and evaluates the performance of the existing bridges. Decision-making processes regarding the adoption of ABC, choice of elements, systems, and construction methods are also discussed. Additionally, the book covers the inspection of short-span bridges and includes a design example.

Download or read book Connection Details for Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems written by Michael P. Culmo and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prefabricated components of a bridge produced off-site can be assembled quickly, and can reduce design time and cost, minimizing forming, minimize lane closure time and/or possibly eliminate the need for a temporary bridge. This document has been developed to promote the use of prefabricated elements and systems in bridges and focuses on 'Connection Details' as part of accelerated construction projects. Accelerated Bridge Construction is one of the prime focus areas of the Office of Infrastructure of Federal Highway Administration. It focuses on a need to create awareness, inform, educate, train, assist and entice State DOTs and their staff in the use of rapid construction techniques. This document represents the State of the Practice at this time with respect to connections between prefabricated elements in accelerated bridge construction projects. Most of the details were obtained from State Departments of Transportation, industry organizations, and private consultants. This information contained herein should be used to develop designs and determine which details would be appropriate for accelerating bridge construction projects.

Download or read book Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems Decision making Framework written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems to Limit Traffic Disruption During Construction written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Accelerated Bridge Construction written by Mohiuddin Ali Khan and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 651 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The traveling public has no patience for prolonged, high cost construction projects. This puts highway construction contractors under intense pressure to minimize traffic disruptions and construction cost. Actively promoted by the Federal Highway Administration, there are hundreds of accelerated bridge construction (ABC) construction programs in the United States, Europe and Japan. Accelerated Bridge Construction: Best Practices and Techniques provides a wide range of construction techniques, processes and technologies designed to maximize bridge construction or reconstruction operations while minimizing project delays and community disruption. Describes design methods for accelerated bridge substructure construction; reducing foundation construction time and methods by using pile bents Explains applications to steel bridges, temporary bridges in place of detours using quick erection and demolition Covers design-build systems' boon to ABC; development of software; use of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) Includes applications to glulam and sawn lumber bridges, precast concrete bridges, precast joints details; use of lightweight aggregate concrete, aluminum and high-performance steel

Download or read book Recommended Guidelines for Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems Tolerances and Recommended Guidelines for Dynamic Effects for Bridge Systems written by and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems in Japan and Europe written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Accelerated Bridge Construction written by Michael P. Culmo and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document represents the "State of the Practice" with respect to all aspects of accelerated bridge construction (ABC). The intent of this manual is to fill in the gaps left by publication of the previous manuals. The manual covers ABC techniques, project planning and scoping, implementing ABC in a Transportation Agency, prefabricated elements, long-term performance of prefabricated elements, construction and design. The manual can be used by transportation agencies to establish a successful accelerated bridge construction program

Download or read book Improving Bridges with Prefabricated Precast Concrete Systems written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to minimize the impact of construction on the traveling public, MDOT utilizes innovative and specialized construction methods such as Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC). Michigan, like other highway agencies in the region, has several challenges in specifying prefabricated bridge elements and systems (PBES) and accelerated bridge construction (ABC) techniques for bridge replacement projects. Among those challenges, the following are the most common: (1) justification of initial project costs, (2) defining a rational process for selecting ABC over conventional construction, (3) absence of PBES selection guidelines and proven standard and successful designs, (4) absence of constructability evaluation guidelines, and (5) uncertain durability performance of PBES and connections. This research project was initiated with several objectives. They were achieved by (1) synthesizing the state-of-the-art practices, challenges, and lessons learned from the implemented ABC projects, (2) developing a Michigan-specific decision-making platform based on the site specific data to identify the optimal construction alternative between conventional construction and ABC, (3) developing a comprehensive list of connection details and cementitious materials for connections, (4) developing standard deck level longitudinal connection details for typical highway bridges, (5) developing a template of special provisions for grout selection and application procedures, (6) documenting construction procedures, equipment, and implementation limitations, (7) developing a constructability review checklist, and (6) providing recommendations for further research and implementation of PBES based on constructability, maintainability, repairability, and durability.

Download or read book Engineering Design Fabrication and Erection of Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems written by Michael P. Culmo and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Contracting and Construction of Accelerated Bridge Construction Projects with Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems written by Michael P. Culmo and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Prefabricated Bridge Elements Systems PBES written by and published by . This book was released on 2011* with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Participant workbook that accompanies an online seminar on PBES that was held August 16-17, 2011. It consists of 12 modules. Module 1: What are prefabricated bridge elements & systems (PBES) for accelerated bridge construction (ABC). Module 2: Owner's perspective on lessons learned in implementing ABC. Module 3: Decision-making frameworks for using PBES. Module 4: ABC/PBES costs. Module 5: ABC/PBES specifications, plans and details. Module 6: Connection details and PBES design example. Module 7: Efforts and capabilities to support PBES deployment. Module 8: Concrete industry efforts & capabilities to support PBES deployment. Module 9: Steel industry efforts & capabilities to support PBES deployment. Module 10: FRP industry efforts & capabilities to support PBES deployment. Module 11: Lightweight concrete industry efforts & capabilities to support PBES deployment. Module 12: Construction industry industry efforts & capabilities to support PBES deployment.

Download or read book Standards for Single Span Prefabricated Bridges written by Phil Rossbach and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'In coordination with a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) consisting of County Engineers and Iowa DOT representatives, the Iowa DOT has proposed to develop a set of standards for a single span prefabricated bridge system for use on the local road system. The purpose of the bridge system is to improve bridge construction, accelerate project delivery, improve worker safety, be cost effective, reduce impacts to the traveling public by reducing traffic disruptions and the duration of detours, and allow local forces to construct the bridges. HDR Inc. was selected by the Iowa DOT to perform the initial concept screening of the bridge system. This Final Report summarizes the initial conceptual effort to investigate potential systems, make recommendations for a preferred system and propose initial details to be tested in the laboratory in Phase 2 of the project. The prefabricated bridge components were to be based on the following preliminary criteria set forth by the TAC. The criteria were to be verified and/ or modified as part of the conceptual development. - 24' and 30' roadway widths - Skews of 0 degrees, 15 degrees , and 30 degrees - Span lengths of 30' -- 70' in 10' increments using precast concrete beams - Voided box beams could be considered - Limit precast element weight to 45,000 pounds for movement and placement of beams - Beams could be joined transversely with threaded rods - Abutment concepts may included precast as well as an option for cast-in-place abutments with pile foundations. In addition to the above criteria, there was an interest to use a single-width prefabricated bridge component to simplify fabrication as well as a desire to utilize non-prestressed concrete systems where possible to allow for precasting of the beam modules by local forces or local precast plants. The SL-1 modular steel bridge rail was identified for use with this single span prefabricated bridge system." -- Background