Best when left alone

Timely completion of a fast-paced megaproject in Michigan was the result of full closure and innovation, as detailed in this article. The project consisted of the reconstruction of Interstate-96 between I-275 and M-39, which included 7 miles of urban freeway with 56 lane-miles of concrete pavement, 22 ramps, 37 bridges, 74 approaches and 10 retaining walls - all completed in 167 days. Some keys to success were going paperless, with electronic contracting from design to bidding; going 3-D, with total station grade control for all operations; and designing an innovative mix with well-graded concrete mixes to enhance constructability and durability of pavements and bridges.

• Record URL:
  • http://www.roadsbridges.com/best-when-left-alone
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/11660022
• Authors:
  • DeGraaf, Daniel M
• Publication Date: 2015-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 28-31
• Serial:
  • Roads & Bridges
  • Volume: 53
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Scranton Gillette Communications
  • ISSN: 8750-9229
  • Serial URL: http://www.roadsbridges.com/rb/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Innovation; Megaprojects; Reconstruction
• Geographic Terms: Michigan
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Construction; Highways; I10: Economics and Administration; I52: Construction of Pavements and Surfacings; I53: Construction of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01555047
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 26 2015 10:03AM