Ready, Set, Launch

The replacement of a Warren through-truss bridge with a new structure similar in appearance over a very busy, 23-track rail yard in Minneapolis required prefabrication of steel trusses and an innovative launching method.

• Record URL:
  • http://cedb.asce.org/CEDBsearch/record.jsp?dockey=0379267
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/10480594
• Supplemental Notes:
  • © 2018 American Society of Civil Engineers.
• Authors:
  • Furrer, Martin
  • Hasbrouck, Greg
• Publication Date: 2018-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 70-75
• Serial:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Volume: 83
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0885-7024
  • Serial URL: http://www.pubs.asce.org/ceonline/newce/html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge construction; Case studies; Innovation; Railroad yards; Truss bridges
• Uncontrolled Terms: Launched bridges; Prefabricated bridge elements and systems; Warren trusses
• Geographic Terms: Minneapolis (Minnesota)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01675479
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, ASCE
• Created Date: Jul 19 2018 2:45PM