Project 2c: Alternative and Cost-Effective Bridge Approach Slabs - UMKC
The goal of this project is to find cost-effective alternative solutions for bridge approach slabs that will be ready for field implementation at the completion of this project. The primary objectives of the proposed study are to: 1) Investigate and recommend alternative design solutions with the aim to reduce the cost of construction of a bridge approach slab, and 2) Develop remedial measures or alternative designs for a replacement. It is clear that the problem of cracking and riding discomfort due to the "bump at the end of the bridge" stems largely from geotechnical considerations. In many instances compaction of soils under uncertain conditions when the bridge is being constructed may not be properly achieved. This study will be focused on cost-effective structural solutions, provided that differential settlements cannot be entirely mitigated by geotechnical solutions.
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Language
- English
Project
- Status: Completed
- Funding: $159838.00
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Contract Numbers:
DTRT06-G-0014
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Sponsor Organizations:
University of Missouri, Kansas City
333 Administrative Center
Kansas City, MO United States 64110Missouri Department of Transportation
1617 Missouri Boulevard
P.O. Box 270
Jefferson City, MO United States 65102 -
Principal Investigators:
Thiagarajan, Ganesh
- Start Date: 20080901
- Expected Completion Date: 0
- Actual Completion Date: 20100831
- Source Data: RiP Project 18903
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bridge approaches; Bridge construction; Bridge decks; Cost effectiveness; Cracking; Geotechnical engineering; Research projects; Ride quality
- Uncontrolled Terms: Approach slabs; Bumps
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Finance; Highways;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01462495
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies
- Contract Numbers: DTRT06-G-0014
- Files: UTC, RIP, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Jan 3 2013 2:04PM