Durability assessment of prefabricated bridge elements and systems : [research summary].

PDFBriefSP309B4EPrefabricated bridgesDurabilityBridge constructionQuality assuranceQuality controlEvaluationInspectionMarylandMaryland. State Highway AdministrationHead, MoniqueMorgan State UniversityUS Transportation CollectionMany states have instituted Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems(PBES) and Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) projects to decreaseonsite construction time, work zone and user costs, and increase safetyfactors; however, the quality and long-term benefit of PBES units producedis of concern to the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA).Incomplete and noncompliant inspection processes and nonexistent wastemanagement procedures not only affect the quality and durability (long-termperformance) of PBES units produced but can also increase costs and wastetime