Patent ID: 8656543
Filing Date: 2014-02-25
Classification: E01D,E04G

Abstract:
1. A method for shoring a bridge having a superstructure using a replacement bent to replace a substandard bent comprising the steps of: a. raising the superstructure of the bridge to unload the superstructure of the bridge from the substandard bent; b. removing the substandard bent and cutting pilings of the substandard bent to create a series of stub pilings; c. positioning the replacement bent between the stub pilings and the superstructure of the bridge, the replacement bent comprising: d. extending the telescoping posts of the replacement bent so that the sill beam is supported on the stub pilings and the cap beam engages the superstructure of the bridge; e. locking the telescoping posts of the replacement bent; and f. lowering the superstructure of the bridge onto the cap beam of the replacement bent, wherein raising the superstructure of the bridge further comprises: wherein locking the telescoping posts of the replacement bent comprises: i. reinstalling the hydraulic jack between the cap beam and the sill beam of the replacement bent;