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National Vision: Making Accelerated Bridge Construction Standard Practice. IOWA DOT Accelerated Bridge Construction Workshop Aug 11-12, 2008. By: Vasant Mistry Federal Highway Administration vasant.mistry@fhwa.dot.gov. Topics. Accelerated Bridge Construction
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National Vision: Making Accelerated Bridge Construction Standard Practice IOWA DOT Accelerated Bridge Construction Workshop Aug 11-12, 2008 By: Vasant Mistry Federal Highway Administration vasant.mistry@fhwa.dot.gov
Topics • Accelerated Bridge Construction • Standardizing Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems (PBES) • A 6 Minute Video of Pier Construction using Prefabricated Columns and Caps • Available Tools and Resources
Accelerated Bridge Construction is to build the bridge first before you set cones, then quickly move it into place – like in hours or a weekend!
Retaining Walls • Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls • Precast Gravity Walls • Precast Cantilever
A 6 minute video on pier construction using prefabricated caps and columns
Available Tools and Resources Learn more: www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/prefab Tools: • Decision-Making Framework for the Use of Prefabricated Bridges • Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMT) Manual • Connection Detail Catalog for PBES FHWA ABC Workshops for DOTs FHWA Contacts: Vasant Mistry atVasant.Mistry@dot.gov Kathleen Bergeron atKathleen.Bergeron@dot.gov
Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems (PBES) PBES offers significant advantages over Cast-in-place construction • Reduces onsite construction time • Reduces Traffic and Environmental impact • Lowers First and Life-Cycle Costs • Improves Safety and Quality
Thank You Accelerated Bridge Construction