Span-by-Span Erection of Precast Segmental Bridges: Underslung Self-Launching Gantries [Kindle Edition]

Span-by-span erection is the most common construction method for precast segmental bridges, and the underslung gantries are the simplest, least expensive, and sometimes most efficient self-launching machines for span-by-span erection of precast segmental bridges.

With extensive illustrations, the eBook provides exhaustive coverage of span-by-span erection of precast segmental bridges. The eBook explores loading, kinematics, typical features, support and launch systems, performance, and productivity of the underslung gantries. Fully integrated within the Bridge Engineering eManuals © project, the eBook also discusses span assembly, the stiffness interactions to consider for the design of bridge piers and superstructures, and staged application of post-tensioning to avoid decompression of epoxy joints during span release and the risk of brittle span failure.

The Bridge Engineering eManuals © project provides exhaustive coverage of new and emerging bridge construction technology and modern construction methods for all bridge professionals looking to save time, labor and costs, reduce risk, and increase the value and quality of bridge projects through mechanized construction. The eManuals share format and print styles to be collected into customized books, can be immediately downloaded in PDF format from the author’s website (www.marcorosignoli.com) and as Kindle Editions from Amazon, and deliver a unique wealth of knowledge and learning.

Extracted from the bestseller “Bridge Construction Equipment” (2013, ICE Publishing) and the second edition of “Bridge Launching” (2014, ICE Publishing), the eManuals integrate the 2-day classes of bridge launching and mechanized bridge construction that the author teaches for the American Society of Civil Engineers and face-to-face in the offices of bridge owners, designers and constructors to provide exhaustive coverage of the topic.

The author may be reached at info@marcorosignoli.com