摘要: |
The authors of this article report that economy of bridge construction can be achieved through the careful balance of efficient details, minimal quantities, and minimizing special equipment costs. The Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal Bridge is an example of this philosophy. The C&D Canal Bridge is a precast concrete, cable-stayed structure, 1,417 m long with an out-to-out width of 38.8 m. The bridge consists of twin parallel roadways for northbound and southbound traffic, designed to accommodate eight lanes of HS-25 loading. Dimensions of the foundations, piers, spans, and cable stays are provided as well as a discussion of the construction method. Final construction operations are under way. |