PRECAST SEGMENTAL CONSTRUCTION

The author describes how the precast segmental balanced cantilever construction provides a useful solution to the problem of large to medium sized bridges over water or difficult terrain, where extensive supporting falsework cannot be provided.

• Corporate Authors:

  Cement and Concrete Association

  Wexham Spring
  Slough SL3 6PL, Buckinghamshire,   England 
• Authors:
  • Long, J E
• Publication Date: 1977-6

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 307-308
• Serial:
  • Precast Concrete
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Cement and Concrete Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge construction; Bridge design; Bridge foundations; Bridges; Cantilevers; Concrete bridges; Concrete construction; Construction; Ground handling; Precast concrete; Segmental construction; Structural design
• Old TRIS Terms: Cantilever construction; Ground conditions
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00170290
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 29 1978 12:00AM