The following links provide information regarding ASBI’s Segmental Bride Database:
Data source is the 2020 National Bridge Inventory (NBI) published by the Federal Highway Administration. Only bridges that are included in the NBI are reflected in the ASBI Segmental Bridge Database at this time.
Definition of Concrete Segmental Bridges
Construction Practices Handbook for Concrete Segmental and Cable-Supported Bridges 3rd Edition
Guidelines for Design and Construction of Segmental Bridges for Rail
Durability Survey, 5th Edition, September 2022
AASHTO-PCI-ASBI Segmental Box Girder Standards for Span-by-Span and Balanced Cantilever Construction (May 2000), U.S. Customary Units including the following:
Span-by-Span Standards 100’ to 150’
Balanced Cantilever Standards 100’ to 200’
Deck Widths 28’-0” to 45’-0”
Precast Box Pier Details
AASHTO-PCI-ASBI Segmental Box Girder Standards for Span-by-Span and Balanced Cantilever Construction (December, 1997), Metric Units including the following:
Span-by-Span Standards 30.5 to 45.7 Meters
Balanced Cantilever Standards 30.5 to 61.0 Meters
Deck Widths 8.40 to 13.50 Meters
Precast Box Pier Details
American Segmental Bridge Institute Grouting Committee Interim Statement on Grouting Practices
FWHA Post-Tensioning Assessment Tool
The following links provide information for risk assessment of post-tensioning tendons:
TechBrief – Methodology for Risk Assessment of Post-Tensioning Tendons
ASBI 2022 May Webinar Presentation – Methodology for Risk Assessment of Post-Tensioning Tendons
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Design and Construction of Concrete Segmental Bridges
TxDOT’s Long History With Segmental Concrete Bridges Continues
Segmental Bridges Offer Benefits to California
Concrete Segmental Bridges Retrofit Ends Michigan Moratorium
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