Precast Elements for Segmental Bridge Construction of the Bang Na Expressway, Bangkok

The Bang Na Expressway is a 55 km (34 mi) long viaduct in Bangkok, Thailand. With its recent completion in March 2000, it became the longest bridge in the world. The total deck area consists of 1,900,000 sq m (20,400,000 sq ft). The superstructure is entirely composed of precast concrete segments with external posttensioning and dry joints. The core component of the structure is the mainline segment with a wingspan of 27.2 m (89 ft). The total cost for planning, designing, constructing and financing the project was more than $1 billion. There are few projects in the world that can match the Bang Na Expressway with regard to size, time constraints and innovative construction techniques. There are even fewer projects that have been more widely publicized. Various technical papers in English, French and German describe many of its aspects. Not yet discussed is a comprehensive in depth study of the fabrication of the mainline segments in the precast yard. This paper will explain the technical aspects of the production process.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

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  Chicago, IL  United States  60606
• Authors:
  • Brockmann, Christian
• Conference:
  • PCI/FHWA/FIB International Symposium on High Performance Concrete
  • Location: Orlando Florida, United States
  • Date: 2000-9-25 to 2000-9-27
• Publication Date: 2000

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 368-376
• Monograph Title: The Economical Solution for Durable Bridges and Transportation Structures. PCI/FHWA/FIB International Symposium on High Performance Concrete, September 25-27, 2000, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. Symposium Proceedings

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge superstructures; Construction management; Innovation; Posttensioning; Precast concrete; Segmental construction; Viaducts
• Identifier Terms: Bang Na Expressway
• Uncontrolled Terms: Segmental concrete bridges
• Geographic Terms: Bangkok (Thailand)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete; I53: Construction of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01165134
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0937040657
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 17 2010 10:44AM