Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC)
Conventional Bridge Construction
Time Metrics For ABC
Onsite Construction Time
Mobility Impact Time
Prefabricated Bridge Elements And Systems (PBES)
Elements
Deck Elements
Beam Elements
Pier Elements
Abutment And Wall Elements
Miscellaneous Elements
Systems
Superstructure Systems
Superstructure/Substructure Systems
Total Bridge Systems
Glossary Of Terms
Chapter Introduction WHY ABC?
Purpose And Use Of This Manual
Intended Users
Decision Makers
Project Managers
Bridge Designers
Why Use Accelerated Bridge Construction?
Benefits Of ABC Projects Using PBES
Reduced Road User Impacts
Improved Worker And Motorist Safety
Expedited Project Planning Process
Improved Quality
Improved Constructability
Reduced Cost To Society
Positive Public Perception Of ABC
Public Response To ABC Projects
Chapter Accelerated Bridge Construction Technologies
Foundation And Wall Elements
Continuous Flight Auger Piles (CFA)
Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System (GRS/IBS)
Prefabricated Pier Cofferdams
Rapid Embankment Construction
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Geofoam
Accelerated Embankment Preload Techniques
Column Supported Embankment Techniques
Prefabricated Bridge Elements And Systems
Prefabricated Elements
Prefabricated Systems
Structural Placement Methods
Self Propelled Modular Transporters (Spmts)
Longitudinal Launching
Horizontal Skidding Or Sliding
Other Heavy Lifting Equipment And Methods
Conventional Cranes
Fast Track Contracting
Accelerated Project Delivery
Design-Build (DB)
Construction Manager General Contractor (CMGC)
Contracting Provisions
Best Value Selection
A+B And A+B+C Bidding
Continuity Of The Construction Process
Incentive/Disincentive (I/D) Clauses
Warranties
Lane Rental
Applicability Of ABC Technologies To Different Bridge Projects
Rehabilitation Of Existing Bridges
Deck Replacement
Superstructure Replacement
Substructure Replacement
Replacement Of Existing Bridges And New Bridges
Staging
Full Closure And New Construction
Effect Of Structure Type On ABC Methods
Curved, Skewed And Flared Bridges
Bridges With Transverse Floor Beams
(Trusses And Widely Spaced Girder Bridges)
Box Culverts
Chapter PBES For ABC – Planning And Scoping Projects
ABC Decision Making Process
Decision Process For Selection Of Appropriate ABC Methods
Defining The Problem
Site Constraints
Staging Areas
Traffic Management
Right Of Way Issues
Utilities
Local Government Constraints
Structure Type Options
Flowcharts For Determination Of Appropriate ABC Methods
Example Project
Structure Type Selection Analysis Including Overall Project Costs
Cost Evaluation
Public Involvement
Chapter Implementing ABC In A Transportation Agency (A Case Study From The Utah
DOT)
General Approach: No Magic Bullet
Strategic Layers Of Implementation
Upper Management And Politics
Mid-Level And Organization
Project Level
Identify ABC Champions At All Levels
Stakeholder Buy-In
Scanning Tours
Demonstration Projects
The Role Of Innovative Contracting
PBES Decision Making Framework
Establish A “Program Of Projects”
Develop Specifications, Standards, And Standard Details
Communication
Measure And Share Successes
Conclusions
Chapter Prefabricated Bridge Elements
Materials
Structural Steel
Concrete (Normal Weight And Lightweight)
Timber
Aluminum
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
Grouts
Grout Types
Ultra High Performance Concrete
Corrosion Resistant Reinforcing Steel
Stainless Steel
Low-Carbon, Chromium, Steel Bars
Coated And Galvanized Bars
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bars
Superstructure Elements
Beams And Girders
Steel
Precast/Prestressed Concrete
Stay-In-Place Deck Forming
Corrugated Steel
Partial-Depth Precast Concrete Deck Panels
Full-Depth Deck Panels
Precast/Prestressed Concrete
Steel Grid
Fiber Reinforced Polymer
Modular Superstructure Systems
Modular Steel Systems
Bridge Construction
Bridge Construction Examples
Bridge Construction Pdf
Bridge Construction Manual
Bridge Construction Techniques
Foundation Reuse In Bridge Construction
What Is Bridge Construction
Disadvantages Of Bridge Construction
Fastest Bridge Construction In India
Types Of Bridge Construction
History Of Bridge Construction
Bridge Construction Best Practices And Techniques
Bridge Construction Projects
Bridge Construction
Bridge Construction Examples
Bridge Construction Techniques
Bridge Construction Pdf
Bridge Construction Manual
Caltrans Accelerated Bridge Construction
Did A Bridge Collapse Today
Bridge Construction Conference
What Is Accelerated Bridge Construction
Disadvantages Of Bridge Construction
Bridge Construction Best Practices And Techniques
Who Constructed Brooklyn Bridge
Why Are Bridges Concrete
Bridge Construction
Bridge Construction Conference
Caltrans Accelerated Bridge Construction
Disadvantages Of Bridge Construction
Types Of Accelerated Bridge Construction
Bridge Construction Methods
Precast Concrete Elements For Bridge Construction
History Of Accelerated Bridge Construction
Bridge Construction (Abc)
Bridge Construction Best Practices And Techniques
Bridge Construction Best Practices And Techniques Pdf
Bridge Construction Examples
What Is Accelerated Bridge Construction
Abc Accelerated Bridge Construction
Bridge Construction Procedure
Accelerated Bridge Construction Connections