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I-205 OVER COLUMBIA RIVER BRIDGE: GEOMETRIC CONTROL FOR CAST-IN-PLACE AND PRECAST SEGMENTAL BOX-GIRDER CONSTRUCTION

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00371169

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Abstract:

Precast or cast-in-place segmental cantilevered construction forms a relatively new generation in U.S. bridge construction. One of the largest-scale projects of this kind is the I-205 Columbia River Bridge in Portland, Oregon, which was started in 1979 and is due for completion in 1982. The project consists of two parallel bridges, each 75 ft wide. Its final contract for the main superstructure (length of 5770 ft) was awarded to a joint venture of S. J. Groves and Guy F. Atkinson. Responding to the Oregon Department of Transportation's policy of value engineering, the longer 480-, 600-, and 480-ft spans were changed from precast to in-place construction by using traveling wagons; the shorter 240-, 300-, and 360-ft spans remained precast. This unique setup afforded a special opportunity for comparing the two construction methods and for coordinating design and geometric control with construction. Included in this paper is an outline of geometric control for both cast-in-place and match-cast segments; methods for predicting deflections, which consider shrinkage and creep; and a brief description of computer programs for cantilevered construction. Also included are a description of the coordination between designer and field personnel in order to achieve quality and accuracy in construction, a comparison of actual constructed elevations with predicted elevations, and, finally, a discussion regarding implications for future segmental construction. (Authors)

Supplemental Notes:

Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on Concrete Bridges and Committee on Foundations of Bridges and Other Structures. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.

Monograph Accession #:

01411670

Authors:

Tai, James C
Lo, George K

Pagination:

pp 1-8

Publication Date:

1982

Serial:

Transportation Research Record

Issue Number: 871
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

Conference:

61st Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board

Location: Washington District of Columbia, United States
Date: 1982-1-18 to 1982-1-22

ISBN:

0309034000

Media Type:

Print

Features:

Figures (12) ; Photos (7) ; References (7)

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Subject Areas:

Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways; I53: Construction of Bridges and Retaining Walls

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Mar 31 1983 12:00AM

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