Alternate Substructure Systems for Standard Highway Bridges
- 1 April 2001
- journal article
- Published by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in Journal of Bridge Engineering
- Vol. 6 (2), 87-94
- https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)1084-0702(2001)6:2(87)
Abstract
This paper focuses on improving bridge substructures by developing attractive and rapidly constructed substructure systems for short- and moderate-span bridges. The importance of improved substructure design is discussed. A review of current cast-in-place and precast concrete substructure systems is presented. A specific proposal for a precast segmental substructure system is described including methods of fabrication and erection. The goal of this system is to improve aesthetics and reduce construction time for standard bridges. Reduced construction time leads to important safety and economic advantages when traffic disruption or rerouting is necessary. Precasting would result in an increased use of high performance concrete and will bring improved substructure durability. Recommendations are made for standardization of precast substructure systems.Keywords
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