COST COMPARISON OF TIMBER, STEEL, AND PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES

This study investigated the the economics of timber bridge superstructures versus steel/concrete and prestressed concrete alternatives in the short-span range of 20-60 ft. The study, which was conducted in a systematic manner to ensure that rational timber/steel/concrete cost comparisons could be made, is specific to northern New England. A similar approach is appropriate for other regions of the United States. The details of the study plan and parameters are described.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Behr, R A
  • Cundy, E J
  • Goodspeed, C H
• Publication Date: 1990-12

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 3448-57
• Serial:
  • Journal of Structural Engineering
  • Volume: 116
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9445
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/loi/jsendh

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Bridge substructures; Concrete bridges; Costs; Metal bridges; Prestressed concrete; Steel bridges; Wooden bridges
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Finance; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00602956
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Dec 31 1990 12:00AM