FIFTY-YEAR ADVANCEMENT IN CONCRETE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

Fifty-year advancement in concrete bridge construction is described. Most important is the development of prestressed concrete bridges and the various equipment necessary for production and erection. Either new span records or new types have been constructed, including continuous girders, arches, rigid frames, cantilevers, suspension, and cable- stayed layouts. Selected structures are illustrated with photographs.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Lin, T Y
  • Kulka, F
• Publication Date: 1975-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 491-510
• Serial:
  • Journal of the Construction Division
  • Volume: 101
  • Issue Number: CO3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Arch bridges; Cable stayed bridges; Cantilevers; Concrete bridges; Construction; Frames; Girder bridges; Prestressed concrete; Stiffness; Suspension bridges
• Old TRIS Terms: Rigid frames
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00126129
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE #11558 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 18 1975 12:00AM