Precast Composite Slab Span System (PCSSS): Field investigation and recommendations

Catherine E. French, Carol K. Shield, Matthew Smith, Whitney Eriksson, Dave Klaseus

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Abstract

This paper describes a field investigation of a Precast Composite Slab Span System (PCSSS) implemented for short to moderate span bridges (20-50ft. range). Advantages of the system include accelerated construction, improved quality control, and reduced impact on the environment compared to cast-in-place (CIP) slab span systems. In addition, the PCSSS is a viable alternative used by maintenance crews in retrofitting existing bridges. The field study was conducted on one of the early Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) implementations over a period of 24 months to investigate the performance of the system relative to design assumptions and the susceptibility of the system to developing reflective cracking.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication3rd International fib Congress and Exhibition, Incorporating the PCI Annual Convention and Bridge Conference
Subtitle of host publicationThink Globally, Build Locally, Proceedings
PublisherPrecast Prestressed Concrete Institute
ISBN (Electronic)9780937040904
StatePublished - Jan 1 2010
Event3rd International fib Congress and Exhibition, Incorporating the PCI Annual Convention and Bridge Conference 2010 - Washington, United States
Duration: May 29 2010Jun 2 2010

Publication series

Name3rd International fib Congress and Exhibition, Incorporating the PCI Annual Convention and Bridge Conference: Think Globally, Build Locally, Proceedings

Other

Other3rd International fib Congress and Exhibition, Incorporating the PCI Annual Convention and Bridge Conference 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period5/29/106/2/10

Keywords

  • Composite
  • Precast
  • Short to moderate-span
  • Slab

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