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Precast /Prestressed Bridges

Precast /Prestressed Bridges. GROWTH IN THE DEMAND FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES.

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Precast /Prestressed Bridges

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  1. Precast /Prestressed Bridges

  2. GROWTH IN THE DEMAND FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES The single most important event that led to the dramatic launch of the precast prestressed concrete industry in North America was the construction of the technically innovative, historically fascinating Walnut Lane Memorial Bridge in Fairmont Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1949 and 1950. MAIN BACK FORWARD

  3. GROWTH IN THE DEMAND FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES At that time, manufacturers had no experience with linear prestressing, and little published information was available. This prestressed concrete bridge became a reality because of the vision, persistence and courage of a few extraordinary individuals. MAIN BACK FORWARD

  4. GROWTH IN THE DEMAND FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES The combination of high strength steel – to resist tensile stress – and concrete – to provide compressive strengthand durability – make this composite material adaptable to many situations, especially the design and construction of bridges. MAIN BACK FORWARD

  5. GROWTH IN THE DEMAND FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES A number of technological innovations followed the success of the Walnut Lane Bridge, including the establishment of precasting plants and in-plant pretensioning… MAIN BACK FORWARD

  6. GROWTH IN THE DEMAND FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES … and the development of 7-wire strand to replace individual wires. MAIN BACK FORWARD

  7. GROWTH IN THE DEMAND FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES Long-Line Casting Beds Permanent Steel Forms Admixtures High Early-Strength Concrete Accelerated Curing Other early innovations included long-line casting beds; high-quality, permanent steel forms; specialized chemical admixtures; high early-strength concrete; accelerated curing with heat; and more. MAIN BACK FORWARD

  8. GROWTH IN THE DEMAND FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES Continuous growth in the use of precast, prestressed products has led to new designs and applications in bridges… and many other impressive structures. MAIN BACK FORWARD

  9. The growth in the demand for prestressed concrete bridges has been nothing short of remarkable. Since 1950, some 108,000 prestressed concrete bridges have been built. This represents 30% of all bridges built during the period. GROWTH IN THE DEMAND FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES Total Bridges Built1950 - Present 30% 108,000 PrestressedBridges MAIN BACK FORWARD

  10. GROWTH IN THE DEMAND FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES Bridge Construction1990 - 1999 From 1990 through 1999, more than 48% of all bridges built have used prestressed concrete. Even more notable, prestressed construction represents 60% of all state highway bridges and 62% of bridges on numbered U.S. highways. Prestressed Concrete: 48% of all bridges 60% of state highway bridges 62% of numbered highway bridges MAIN BACK FORWARD

  11. GROWTH IN THE DEMAND FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES Deck Surface Area1990 - 1999 Now, consider the deck surface area of bridges built from 1990 through 1999.60% of the area of bridge decks were built on prestressed concrete superstructures. A further breakdown of deck area built on prestressed concrete superstructures shows 62% of bridges on city streets, 53% of county highway bridges, 55% of interstate highway bridges, 66% of bridges on state highways, and 59% on U.S. numbered highways. Prestressed Concrete: 60% of deck area of all bridges 62% of area of city bridges 53% of area of county bridges 55% of area of interstate bridges 59% of area of U.S. numbered bridges MAIN

  12. CLICK AND LEARN … Advantages of PrestressedConcrete Bridges -- Case Studies MAIN FORWARD

  13. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Bridges Built % Built Owners and designers have long recognized the low initial cost, low maintenance needs and long life expectancy of prestressed concrete bridges. This is reflected in the increasing market share of prestressed concrete, which has grown from zero in 1950 to more than 55 percent today. 60 P/C 50 40 30 S/S 20 R/C 10 T 0 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 00 Year Built Source: National Bridge Inventory Data MAIN BACK FORWARD

  14. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES This growth continues very rapidly, not only for bridges in the short span range, but also for spans in excess of 150 feet which, heretofore, has been nearly the exclusive domain of structural steel. MAIN BACK FORWARD

  15. Cost Efficiencies Structural/Engineering Design Aesthetics PCI Certified Quality ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES The following examples illustrate some of these key advantages of precast, prestressed concrete bridges: MAIN BACK FORWARD

  16. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Many bridge designers are surprised to learn that precast, prestressed concrete bridges are usually lower in first cost than all other types of bridges. Coupled with savings in maintenance, precast bridges offer maximum economy. Cost Efficiencies Structural/Engineering Design Aesthetics PCI Certified Quality MAIN BACK FORWARD

  17. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction An old bridge located on a main logging road in Idaho was replaced with a prestressed concrete bridge. The bridge consists of integral deck beams on precast concrete abutments and wing walls. The heavy spring runoff dictated the need for a shallow superstructure, and the load capacity of the bridge had to be sufficient to carry off-highway logging trucks that weigh as much as 110 tons each. Fast and Easy Construction MAIN BACK FORWARD

  18. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction • The precast prestressed bridge system offered two principal advantages: • it was economical and it provided minimum downtime for construction. Project duration was three weeks. MAIN BACK FORWARD

  19. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction The state of Minnesota saved more than 16% - a half a million dollars – by planning for a prestressed alternate to a steel bridge. The 700-foot-long bridge is jointless up to the abutments and is the longest continuous bridge in the state. It also contains the longest single concrete span. MAIN BACK FORWARD

  20. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction A Minnesota transportation official stated, “Originally, we didn’t think concrete was suited to this… bridge. However, the fabricator showed us it was a viable alternative. Everything went smoothly… we’re well satisfied…” MAIN BACK FORWARD

  21. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction Precast, prestressed concrete bridge components are easy to erect, particularly when the tops of the units comprise the entiredeck slab to form an “integral deck” or “full-deck” beam. Easy to Erect MAIN BACK FORWARD

  22. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction In a full-deck bridge, the formwork of the super­structure is eliminated. Connections between adjacent units often consist of welding matching plates and grouting continuous keyways. Carefully planned details speed the construction process and result in overall economy. MAIN BACK FORWARD

  23. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction Substandard bridges are easily replaced with precast prestressed sections. In some cases, existing abutments can be used… MAIN BACK FORWARD

  24. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction …but it may be easier and more economical to build new ones, or to utilize precast abutments and wing walls supported on cast-in-place footings. Because precast concrete integral deck bridges with precast abutments can be erected without delay in cold weather, they can be opened to traffic sooner. MAIN BACK FORWARD

  25. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction Bridge departments are challenged to maintain traffic flow, minimize traffic interruptions, and reduce or eliminate detours during construction projects. This Florida bridge, damaged in a tanker fire, was completely rebuilt and opened to traffic in 18 days. Fast Construction MAIN BACK FORWARD

  26. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction The fast construction of precast concrete integral deck bridges is a key advantage. Precast concrete bridges can be installed during all seasons and opened to traffic more rapidly than any other permanent type of bridge, because of the availability of plant-produced sections and the speed of erecting and finishing construction. Fast Construction All Seasons MAIN BACK FORWARD

  27. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction Replacing this bridge on US Route 95 in Idaho illustrates another example of the advantages of very fast construction: New Year’s Day: Rains and melting snow washed out this bridge over the Little Salmon River linking the northern and southern parts of the state. FastConstruction MAIN BACK FORWARD

  28. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction January 4: The Idaho Department of Transportation contacted the precaster to investigate solutions. They determined that the fastest way to replace the three spans was to use a single80-foot span comprised of bulb-tees with an integral deck. The top flange would be 8-inches thick and 8'-6" wide. The end diaphragms would also be precast onto the girder ends. January 8: Engineers in the Bridge Section approved shop drawings and tensioning calculations. Fast Construction MAIN BACK FORWARD

  29. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction January 18: Bulb-tees were shipped 240 miles and set in place…just 17 days after the flood! Included in the shipment was intermediate steel diaphragms, guard rail posts and guard rail…all the components to complete the structure. January 25: The project was completed. The bridge was in service just 24 days after the flood! Fast Construction MAIN BACK FORWARD

  30. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction As a result of a Winter flood, this single lane bridge on a major forest road was washed out, cutting access to a U.S. highway for a half dozen residents…including one with a senior needing continuing medical care. Within only 15 of receiving plans, the precaster had fabricated the 135-foot-long spans with 7’-6”-wide integral decks, and the bridge was opened to traffic 3 days later – 18 days in all. Simple Solution MAIN BACK FORWARD

  31. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction • In Ketchikan, Alaska a bridge on the only highway to the north was washed out when an old dam gave way on October 26. Integral deck girders were selected for the 85-ft span. The 12 girders were designed and precast in the state of Washington, then shipped by rail and barge to Alaska. The girders were installed and the bridge was completed and opened to traffic on December 19 - only 54 days after the washout - despite the problems of design, remote location, great distances, and adverse weather conditions during the onset of an Alaskan winter! Adverse Weather Conditions MAIN BACK FORWARD

  32. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction To accurately compare costs, consider a bridge’s life-cycle: The initial cost of the structure must be added to the total operating cost. For stationary bridges, the operating cost is the maintenance cost. Life Cycle Cost = Initial Structure + Total Operating Costs(Maintenance) MAIN BACK FORWARD

  33. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction The durability of precast prestressed concrete bridges designed and built in accordance with AASHTO or AREMA specifications means there should be little, if any need for maintenance. One of the reasons designers select integral deck prestressed concrete is the durability of the precast, prestressed concrete and the resulting low maintenance requirements. Durable MAIN BACK FORWARD

  34. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction Fatigue problems are nonexistent because only minor net stresses are induced by traffic loads. Durable MAIN BACK FORWARD

  35. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction And of course, no painting is needed. Some bridge engineers estimate the life-cycle cost of re-painting steel bridges to be 15 to 25% of the initial cost. Painting bridges is environmentally unfriendly and can be especially dangerous or expensive when done over busy highways, streams, railroad rights-of-way or in rugged terrain. Painting Steel Bridge MAIN BACK FORWARD

  36. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Cost Efficiencies and Speed of Construction • On the Illinois Toll Highway, the superstructures of 224 bridges are precast prestressed concrete beams. These bridges, built during 1957 and 1958, have withstood heavy traffic and severe weathering and yet require very little maintenance. Other projects in all parts of North America have exhibited similar experience ‑ little or no maintenance has been required on precast prestressed concrete bridges. Minimal Maintenance MAIN BACK FORWARD

  37. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES In addition to its cost efficiencies and speed of construction, precast concrete provides important structural and engineering advantages as well. Cost Efficiencies Structural/Engineering Design Aesthetics PCI Certified Quality MAIN BACK FORWARD

  38. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Structural/EngineeringAdvantages A common requirement of many bridges is that the superstructure be as shallow as possible in order to provide maximum clearance with minimum approach grades. Through the technique of prestressing, the designer can utilize the maximum possible span-to-depth ratio. This superstructure occupies just 13 inches of profile. Shallow Superstructure MAIN BACK FORWARD

  39. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Structural/EngineeringAdvantages Span-to-depth ratios as high as 30:1 can be achieved with solid slabs, voided slabs, box beams, multi-stemmed units, or bulb-tee sections. Even though deeper sections will require less prestressing steel, the overall economy of a project may dictate the highest possible span-to-depth ratio. These HPC girders are 4'-6" deep and span 157 ft. A span/depth ratio of nearly 35! Shallow Superstructure MAIN BACK FORWARD

  40. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Structural/EngineeringAdvantages Precast prestressed concrete integral deck girders were selected to provide a shallow superstructure for a bridge over a busy urban highway in Denver. Even though the bridge must carry frequent heavy truck traffic, the total depth of the girders is only 3 feet, including the 3-inch wearing surface, for a span of 80 feet. Adaptable to Many Situations MAIN BACK FORWARD

  41. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Structural/EngineeringAdvantages This bridge illustrates the high span-to-depth ratios possible with integral deck prestressed concrete. High Span-to-Depth Ratio MAIN BACK FORWARD

  42. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Structural/EngineeringAdvantages Bridges are subjected to an assortment of hostile environments as well as repeated impact loadings. Some must endure intense sun, extreme temperatures and brackish waters. Others must withstand not only the freezing and thawing provided by nature but also the potential for damage through the use of de-icer chemicals. Dense, high strength prestressed concrete has excellent freeze-thaw and chemical resistance. MAIN BACK FORWARD

  43. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Structural/EngineeringAdvantages Greater fire resistance is another advantage. This timber bridge experienced a dramatic fire… Fire Resistance MAIN BACK FORWARD

  44. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Structural/EngineeringAdvantages …it was replaced by a low maintenance prestressed concrete bridge erected without falsework over an environmentally-sensitive area… MAIN BACK FORWARD

  45. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Structural/EngineeringAdvantages Prestressed concrete bridges have excellent riding characteristics that minimize traffic vibrations. The public will not only be safe but also feel secure and comfortable on a prestressed concrete bridge. Traffic vibrations are held to an absolute minimum. The owner will have a structure on which the deck is less likely to crack prematurely. Continuous spans even hold deck joints to a smooth minimum. Excellent Riding Characteristics MAIN BACK FORWARD

  46. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Structural/EngineeringAdvantages Steel girder bridges frequently exhibit noticeable vibrations. The natural frequency of vibration of these bridges often coincides with the frequencies of traffic and then resonance occurs. Because of their mass and stiffness, the natural frequency of vibration of prestressed girder bridges rarely coincides with the vehicle frequencies. Documented cases show that light bulbs in fixtures installed on steel bridges burn out more rapidly as a result of such vibrations. Reports are surfacing that indicate decks on steel bridges are more prone to cracking and deterioration. Excellent Riding Characteristics MAIN BACK FORWARD

  47. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES The clean, attractive lines of concrete beams also help bridge designers meet the most demanding aesthetic requirements. Cost Efficiencies Structural/Engineering Design Aesthetics PCI Certified Quality MAIN BACK FORWARD

  48. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES Design Aesthetics Prestressed concrete bridges can be attractive from above, below, and from the side because of the simple and clean shapes of the members used. The high span-to-depth ratios made possible through the use of prestressing, result in strong, tough, durable and yet graceful bridges. MAIN BACK FORWARD

  49. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES PCI Certified Quality Precast, prestressed concrete products are inspectedboth during and following production. In fact, every operation in the manufacturing process provides a point of inspection and control. MAIN BACK FORWARD

  50. ADVANTAGES OF PRESTRESSED BRIDGES -- CASE STUDIES PCI Certified Quality Today’s bridge designs use more high-performance materials and sophisticated solutions than ever before. More and more, engineers are requiring only qualified sources with certified technicians and inspectors. MAIN BACK FORWARD

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