Feasibility Investigation of Segmentally Precast Bridge Piers for Accelerated Construction
The proposed research is to investigate an innovative precast pier system that, when successfully developed, could result in a significant leap forward in terms of reduced construction time, costs, and structural performance of bridge piers. The system under investigation offers a radically different design approach and details that can reduce the construction time and improve structural performance. Key features include steel belts at the ends of segments, external refinforcement of segment joints that have bolted connections, and bearing pads between segments to avoid labor-intensive grouting procedures. The primary objective is to simulate, evaluate, and test several component materials, connection details, and componenet configurations to identify the most cost effective and structurally advantageous means of constructing the pier.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
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Sponsor Organizations:
Iowa Department of Transportation
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA United States 50010 -
Performing Organizations:
Midwest Transportation Consortium
Iowa State University
Ames, IA United States 50010-8664 -
Principal Investigators:
Rouse, Matt
Klaiber, F
Wipf, Terry
- Start Date: 20060501
- Expected Completion Date: 0
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- Source Data: RiP Project 12101
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bridge piers; Construction management; Cost control; Cost effectiveness; Performance evaluations; Precast concrete; Research projects; Structural design
- Subject Areas: Construction; Design; Finance; Highways; Research; I30: Materials;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01460532
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Midwest Transportation Consortium
- Files: UTC, RiP, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Jan 3 2013 1:27PM