Prestressed concrete bridges [electronic resource] : design and construction / Nigel Hewson.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 369-376) and index

1. Prestressed concrete in bridgeworks 2. Prestressing components and equipment 3. Durability and detailing 4. Grouting post-tensioned tendons 5. Prestress design 6. Design of details 7. Concept design of prestressed concrete bridges 8. Analysis of prestressed concrete bridges 9. Slab bridges 10. Bean-and-slab bridges 11. In situ multi-cell box girder decks 12. In situ single-cell box girder bridges 13. Precast segmental box girders 14. Precast full-length box girders 15. Incrementally launched box girder bridges 16. Cable-stayed bridges 17. Other prestressed concrete bridge types 18. Problems and failures Appendix A : Definitions Appendix B : Symbols and notations used Appendix C : Further reading and useful references Appendix D : Proprietary systems Company and person index Project index Subject index.

Prestressed concrete decks are commonly used for bridges with spans between 25m and 450m and provide economic, durable and aesthetic solutions in most situations where bridges are needed. Concrete remains the most common material for bridge construction around the world, and prestressed concrete is frequently the material of choice.