Rapid Replacement of Four GDOT Bridge Decks
Publication: Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
Volume 12, Issue 1
Abstract
The objectives of the research reported in this paper were to monitor and document the rapid bridge deck replacement work of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) on two bridges in Gainesville, Ga., and two bridges in Atlanta. Documentation of the GDOT work included a time sequence, deck replacement square footage per work period, total construction time, typical work period construction tasks, and photographic display/discussion of the deck replacement work. The precast exodermic deck panel system used by the GDOT provided an excellent means for rapid bridge deck replacement while under staged construction/concurrent traffic conditions. The GDOT work was completed within the imposed time limits while maintaining minimum traffic interruption.
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Acknowledgments
The financial support of this work by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and secondarily by the Highway Research Center at Auburn University is gratefully acknowledged. Also, the writers very much appreciate and acknowledge the assistance and help during the course of this work of the GDOT (bridge owner); J. B. Trimble, Inc. in Atlanta (bridge deck designers); Gilbert Southern Corp. (Gainesville, Ga., bridge deck replacement contractor); and L. C. Whitford Co., Inc. (Atlanta bridge deck replacement contractor).
References
Beck, D., and Ramey, G. E. (2005). “Rapid rehabilitation/replacement of bridge decks—Phase II.” Interim Rep. on ALDOT Research Project, Rep. No. 930-436, Highway Research Center, Auburn Univ., Auburn, Ala.
Exodermic Bridge Deck, Inc. (1996). Exodermic bridge deck handbook, Lakeville, Conn.
Ramey, G. E., and Oliver, R. S. (1998). “Rapid rehabilitation/replacement of bridge decks.” Final Rep.—ALDOT Research Project 930-376, Highway Research Center, Auburn Univ., Auburn, Ala.
Ramey, G. E., and Umphrey, J. (2006). “Rapid rehabilitation/replacement of bridge decks—Phase II.” Final Re. on ALDOT Research Project, Rep. No. 930-436, Highway Research Center, Auburn Univ., Auburn, Ala.
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Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
Volume 12 • Issue 1 • February 2007
Pages: 48 - 58
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© 2007 ASCE.
History
Received: May 8, 2006
Accepted: May 17, 2006
Published online: Feb 1, 2007
Published in print: Feb 2007
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