Title: Evaluation and repair procedures for precast/prestressed concrete girders with longitudinal cracking in the web
Description: This report establishes a user's manual for the acceptance, repair, or rejection of precast/prestressed concrete girders with longitudinal web cracking. The report also proposes revisions to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and provides recommendations to develop improved crack control reinforcement details for use in new girders. The material in this report will be of immediate interest to bridge engineers.
Subjects: Repairing, Girders, Concrete bridges, Precast concrete construction, Concrete, Maintenance and repair, Cracking, Precast concrete, Prestressed concrete construction, Prestressed concrete, Prestressed concrete beams