SPR-4223: Link-Slabs Details and Materials

This research focuses on reviewing the current state-of-the-art and state-of-the-practice related to link slabs in bridge decks. Eliminating intermediate and end joints using link slabs can extend bridge service life at a fraction of cost and downtime compared to alternatives such as integral end bents. Relevant practice and other information related to design and construction of link-slab bridges will be collected and studied to inform the process of developing guidelines and design recommendation for the implementation of link slabs in Indiana bridges.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Completed
• Funding: $56675
• Contract Numbers:

  SPR-4223

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Purdue University/Indiana Department of Transportation JHRP

  Purdue University
  1284 Civil Engineering Building, Room 4154
  West Lafayette, IN  United States  47907-1284
• Principal Investigators:

  Haikal, Ghadir

  Jahanshahi, Mohammad

  Ramirez, Julio

• Start Date: 20180301
• Expected Completion Date: 20190430
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge construction; Bridge decks; Bridge design; Guidelines; Implementation; Service life; State of the practice
• Geographic Terms: Indiana
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01656343
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Indiana Department of Transportation
• Contract Numbers: SPR-4223
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Jan 3 2018 1:09PM