SEGMENTAL AND CABLE-STAYED BRIDGES

The flexible design of segmental bridges allow them to address specific challenges of a given bridge site, from environmentally sensitive areas to those serving as second-level roadways to relieve congestion in urban areas. Segmental concrete bridges can be either precast or cast-in-place. Precast bridges involve the assembly of concrete segments match-cast under factory-like conditions. They are later erected as part of the bridge structure and the segments are post-tensioned together using high-strength steel cables to complete the spans. Segmental bridges offer various shapes, color and concrete textures, which can aesthetically enhance an environment. This article provides a brief overview of the benefits and applications of segmental bridges. Numerous photographs included in the article illustrate the versatility of these bridges.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Concrete Institute (ACI)

  38800 Country Club Drive
  Farmington Hills, MI  United States  48331
• Authors:
  • Figg Jr, E C
• Publication Date: 2002-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 36-42
• Serial:
  • Concrete International
  • Volume: 24
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: American Concrete Institute (ACI)
  • ISSN: 0162-4075

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aesthetics; Bridge cables; Bridge design; Cable stayed bridges; Cast in place structures; Color; Concrete bridges; Environmental design; Highway bridges; Posttensioning; Precast concrete; Segmental construction; Texture; Traffic congestion; Urban areas
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00926542
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 21 2002 12:00AM