Versatility of prestressed concrete wall systems can pave the way for highway projects

The experience of UK company Milbury Systems in using prestressed panel retention and cladding systems for highway schemes is described. The advantages include speed and flexibility of manufacture, flexibility of design, reduced unit weights and a system-based build, factory-produced structural elements, and versatility of surface finish. Milbury has pioneered the use of mat formers to achieve a variety of textured finishes. Vertical and horizontal panel retention systems can be designed for low and medium wall heights. Two case studies are presented that illustrate the design, supply and installation of 1920m2 of prestressed concrete panels to clad underbridge walls alongside the new A500 at Stoke-on-Trent and the use of prestressed panels in the construction of a 470m retaining wall on the J19-20 stretch of the M5 which is being widened to provide a new crawler lane.

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• Authors:
  • LOVERING, I
• Publication Date: 2007-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 27-8
• Serial:
  • CONCRETE
  • Volume: 41
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: THE CONCRETE SOCIETY
  • ISSN: 0010-5317

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete; Freeways; Highways; Prestressed concrete; Retaining walls
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• ITRD Terms: 4755: Concrete; 2755: Highway; 2752: Motorway; 4796: Prestressed concrete; 3359: Retaining wall; 8119: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete; I53: Construction of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01079651
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Oct 22 2007 10:21AM