Connection details for prefabricated bridge elements and systems
By: Michael P. Culmo
Contributors: United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Bridge Technology; CME Associates
Publisher: Federal Highway Administration, Office of Bridge Technology
Published: 2009
Place of publication: McLean, Va
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 568
Subjects: Prefabricated bridges; Bridges; Design and construction; Technological innovations
Description: 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.
Notes: Title from title screen (viewed on Nov. 9, 2010).

"March 30, 2009."

"Publication no. FHWA-IF-09-010."

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