Concrete over the Connecticut

Article Abstract:

The constant traffic jams on Connecticut's Baldwin Bridge caused considerableproblems and the Connecticut Department of Transportation opted to build a wider new bridge. The winning project bidder proposed a segmental concrete construction, making the Baldwin Bridge the first of its kind in the state. Thecontract contained provisions for comprehensive critical path method schedulingspecifications, specified software and a project coordinator. The project entailed environmental and traffic considerations, an altered erection scheme to facilitate construction and a fire protection system inatallation.

Public works, Connecticut

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Buried culvert stands up as short-span bridge

Article Abstract:

Engineers have satisfactorily tested a buried-culvert as a short-span bridge replacement. The tests determined the reaction of the buried culvert to the soil for a span of 36 ft. The bridge, located in Montgomery County, OH, is madeup of seven modular units. Each unit is 36 ft long, 6 ft wide and 9 ft high. The center unit did not collapse when it was tested to a maximum of 200 kips. Culverts are favored as short bridge replacements because they permit road widening and alignment revisions. The concrete is protected from the weather bythe earthfill and a waterproofing membrane.

Usage, Culverts

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