Rapid bridge construction technology : precast elements for substructures.

PDFTech ReportWHRP 07-08WisDOT SPR# 0092-07-08Precast concreteConcrete bridgesBridge substructuresBridge abutmentsBridge piersBridge foundationsPiles (Supports)Pile capsWisconsinWisconsin. Department of Transportation. Research Coordination SectionOliva, Michael G.Unlu, D.Okumus, PinarUniversity of Wisconsin--Madison. Dept. of Civil and Environmental EngineeringWisconsin. Dept. of Transportation. Research Coordination SectionUS Transportation CollectionThe goal of this research was to propose an alternate system of precast bridge substructures which cansubstitute for conventional cast in place systems in Wisconsin to achieve accelerated construction.Three types of abutment modules (hollow wall with cap, full height socketed, partial height socketed) areproposed for use in Wisconsin. Design calculation sheets, example designs, and standard type drawings havebeen provided for the modules. A special design method (in MathCad) and tutorial is provided for detailingreinforcing around the embedded pile in the socket of the abutments