JIGSAW BRIDGE PUZZLE : INNOVATIVE FABRICATION MAKES ONSITE ASSEMBLY A BREEZE

This article describes the benefits of using match-casting to construct pieces of bridges. Match-casting is a process in which a whole unit is constructed and subsequently broken into smaller pieces which will later be put back together. While match-casting is being used more frequently by bridge designers for a variety of projects, the process is successful only if the correct horizontal and vertical road way geometry, as well as casting camber, are achieved. The article discusses both long-line and short-line match-casting methods, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. Nationwide successes involving the process are also discussed in the article.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Scranton Gillette Communications

  380 E Northwest Highway, Suite 200
  Des Planes, IL  United States  60016-2282
• Authors:
  • Mehle, J S
• Publication Date: 2002-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 34-37
• Serial:
  • Roads & Bridges
  • Volume: 40
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Scranton Gillette Communications
  • ISSN: 8750-9229
  • Serial URL: http://www.roadsbridges.com/rb/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge design; Bridge superstructures; Construction joints; Construction scheduling; Points (Geometry); Precast concrete
• Uncontrolled Terms: Match-casting
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00923613
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: May 2 2002 12:00AM