FOLD-UP CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

Described is a construction process for producing various components of a bridge as girders, piers, abutments and footings by means of flat-casting a thin slab, then folding it along premade joints to the desired shape. An infilling of concrete and steel is required for some shapes.

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• Record URL:
  • https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18818
• Corporate Authors:

  Virginia Highway and Transportation Research Council

  Charlottesville, VA  United States 

  Virginia Department of Highways

  Traffic and Planning Division, 1221 East Broad Street
  Richmond, VA  United States  23219
• Authors:
  • Zuk, W
• Publication Date: 1975-11

Media Info

• Pagination: 29 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge abutments; Bridge piers; Casting; Concrete bridges; Concrete construction; Construction management; Foot; Girders
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways; I53: Construction of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00392145
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: VHTRC 76-RPI Final Rpt.
• Files: NTL, TRIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Jun 30 1985 12:00AM