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Post Tensioned Concrete Bridges
1999,
170 pages, soft cover
$102.80
Post-tensioned concrete has proved to be an economically competitive and safe form of bridge construction enabling concrete to be used for bridges of significantly longer spans than was previously possible using un-tensioned reinforced concrete. While France has been foremost in pioneering the use of pre-stressed concrete for bridge construction, the UK has also made significant contributions through its research and innovation. This book reports the findings of a joint study group set up by the French and UK central government highway agencies, exploring issues concerning post-tensioned concrete bridges and seek solutions for problems where they exist. Throughout the years, these bodies have accumulated a wealth of knowledge, now made available for the first time. Written in both English and French, this state-of-the-art report will be of use to the designers, constructors and managers of post-tensioned concrete bridges and the manufacturers of post-tensioning systems. It contains extensive historical and technical information with numerous references and bibliographies at the end of most chapters. The book considers the potential difficulties associated with construction and maintenance, and how these can be identified and combated. It concludes with a look at the future of post-tensioned concrete bridges, focusing on the further development of regulatory requirements. Contents: Introduction; History of post-tensioned bridges in France; History of post-tensioned bridges in England; Inventory and condition of prestressed concrete bridges on the French national road network; Inventory and condition of pre-stressed concrete bridges in England; Problems in France; Problems in England; Investigation methods; Repair and strengthening methods; Conclusions and recommendations
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