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Implementation of 2 nd Generation NUDECK on Concrete NU I-Girders. FOUAD JABER P.E. N.W REGIONAL P2P EXCHANGE NOVEMBER 12, 2012 SEATTLE. 1 St Generation NUDECK. Skyline Bridge Omaha, Nebraska. Continuously open channel, one line of studs, visible strand for longitudinal PT.
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Implementation of 2nd Generation NUDECK on Concrete NU I-Girders FOUAD JABER P.E. N.W REGIONAL P2P EXCHANGE NOVEMBER 12, 2012 SEATTLE
1St Generation NUDECK • Skyline Bridge • Omaha, Nebraska • Continuously open channel, one line of studs, visible strand for longitudinal PT longitudinal PT is concentrated at girder lines
Lessons Learned • Threading post-tensioning strands through the end panels was a time-consuming operation. • Overlay required seven days to cure, which is a major disadvantage to rapid construction and is expensive. • Increasing panel width from 8 ft to 12 ft would significantly speed up construction and reduce number of transverse joints. • Wet transverse joints, haunch forms, and individual strand post-tensioning were very successful
Changes • Panel width = 12 ft • No overlay • Covered individual pockets • Threaded Rod Connectors at 48 in. spacing • PT below deck
Panel Arrangement Transverse Panel-to-Panel Connection
Grouting deck panel pockets, girder haunch, and anchor block
Grouting deck panel pockets, girder haunch, and anchor block , cont'd
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