Synthesis of Precast Bridge Column Designs

Bridge prefabrication minimizes on-site operations and closure times, and can also contribute to improving the quality and durability of bridge elements as well as reducing the environmental impact of bridge construction. To date, bridge prefabrication has mainly focused on superstructure elements. The use of prefabricated substructure elements can also help speed up the construction process and prevent lane closures. This synthesis project has evaluated the state of the art of national research and construction projects involving precast columns for bridges. The primary objectives of this project were to (a) review and synthesize published literature and current DOT practice on precast columns, (b) compile lessons learned from previous projects and studies, (c) evaluate the suitability of existing precast column solutions, and (d) determine criteria for the selection of precast columns over conventional cast-in-place solutions for Texas bridges. The state-of-the-art review has identified a variety of precast column systems that have already been used in 18 states. These systems can be classified as full-height precast columns, precast segmental columns, and precast shells. The review has also identified a variety of connection details, including grouted ducts, grouted splice couplers, post-tensioned joints, socket connection, and pocket connections. The column systems and connection details have been evaluated by considering aspects such as fabrication, construction and durability, and recommendations for their implementation have been provided.

• Record URL:
  https://library.ctr.utexas.edu/ctr-publications/0-6978-1.pdf
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• Summary URL:
  https://library.ctr.utexas.edu/Presto/catalogid=37166
• Summary URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66302
• Record URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62358
• Corporate Authors:

  Center for Transportation Research

  Austin, Texas  United States 

  Texas Department of Transportation

  Research and Technology Implementation Office, P.O. Box 5080
  Austin, TX  United States  78763-5080

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Fawaz, Ghassan
  • Murcia-Delso, Juan
  • Bayrak, Oguzhan
• Publication Date: 2019-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Technical Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Illustrations; Maps; Photos; References;
• Pagination: 103p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge construction; Bridge substructures; Columns; Lessons learned; Literature reviews; Precast concrete; Prefabricated bridges
• Geographic Terms: Texas
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01720551
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA/TX-19/0-6978-1, 0-6978-1
• Contract Numbers: 0-6978
• Files: NTL, TRIS, ATRI, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Oct 28 2019 10:29AM