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Keep America Moving During Bridge Construction AASHTO TIG SPMT Bridge Moves Lead States Team 2008

Keep America Moving During Bridge Construction AASHTO TIG SPMT Bridge Moves Lead States Team 2008. “Get in, do it right, get out, and stay out.”. Keep America Moving During Bridge Construction Jugesh Kapur, P.E. Bridge Design Engineer Washington State DOT NHI Webinar June 26, 2008.

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Keep America Moving During Bridge Construction AASHTO TIG SPMT Bridge Moves Lead States Team 2008

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  1. Keep AmericaMoving During Bridge ConstructionAASHTO TIG SPMT Bridge MovesLead States Team2008

  2. “Get in, do it right, get out, and stay out.” Keep AmericaMoving During Bridge ConstructionJugesh Kapur, P.E.Bridge Design Engineer Washington State DOT NHI Webinar June 26, 2008

  3. SPMT technology = ultimate flexibility and speed Keep AmericaMoving During Bridge ConstructionJugesh Kapur, P.E.Bridge Design Engineer Washington State DOT NHI Webinar June 26, 2008

  4. Keep AmericaMoving During Bridge ConstructionJugesh Kapur, P.E.Bridge Design Engineer Washington State DOT NHI Webinar June 26, 2008

  5. What is an SPMT? • a combination of multi-axle platforms • computer-operated • pivots 360 degrees • lifts, carries, sets large/heavy loads • moves at walking speed Keep AmericaMoving During Bridge ConstructionJugesh Kapur, P.E.Bridge Design Engineer Washington State DOT NHI Webinar June 26, 2008

  6. Why SPMT? Why Now? • Significantly Reduce Traffic Disruption Keep AmericaMoving During Bridge ConstructionJugesh Kapur, P.E.Bridge Design Engineer Washington State DOT NHI Webinar June 26, 2008

  7. Why SPMT? Why Now? • Significantly Reduce Traffic Disruption • Open Highways To Traffic In Hours Keep AmericaMoving During Bridge ConstructionJugesh Kapur, P.E.Bridge Design Engineer Washington State DOT NHI Webinar June 26, 2008

  8. Why SPMT? Why Now? • Significantly Reduce Traffic Disruption • Open Highways To Traffic In Hours • Improve Work Zone Safety Keep AmericaMoving During Bridge ConstructionJugesh Kapur, P.E.Bridge Design Engineer Washington State DOT NHI Webinar June 26, 2008

  9. Why SPMT? Why Now? • Significantly Reduce Traffic Disruption • Open Highways To Traffic In Hours • Improve Work Zone Safety • Improve Quality and Constructability Keep AmericaMoving During Bridge ConstructionJugesh Kapur, P.E.Bridge Design Engineer Washington State DOT NHI Webinar June 26, 2008

  10. Why SPMT? Why Now? • Significantly Reduce Traffic Disruption • Open Highways To Traffic In Hours • Improve Work Zone Safety • Improve Quality and Constructability • Increase Contractor and Owner Options Keep AmericaMoving During Bridge ConstructionJugesh Kapur, P.E.Bridge Design Engineer Washington State DOT NHI Webinar June 26, 2008

  11. Examples of Project and User Cost Savings • less maintenance-of-traffic • possibility of less night work • reduced construction time • reduced onsite time for engineering and inspection requirements Keep AmericaMoving During Bridge ConstructionJugesh Kapur, P.E.Bridge Design Engineer Washington State DOT NHI Webinar June 26, 2008

  12. Examplesof Project and User Cost Savings • reduction in construction-related user costs • lower contractor insurance premiums • reduced labor costs (water projects) Keep AmericaMoving During Bridge ConstructionJugesh Kapur, P.E.Bridge Design Engineer Washington State DOT NHI Webinar June 26, 2008

  13. Traffic Impact Comparison Graves Avenue / I-4 Keep AmericaMoving During Bridge ConstructionJugesh Kapur, P.E.Bridge Design Engineer Washington State DOT NHI Webinar June 26, 2008

  14. How do I learn more? http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/prefab/ Keep AmericaMoving During Bridge ConstructionJugesh Kapur, P.E.Bridge Design Engineer Washington State DOT NHI Webinar June 26, 2008

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