233-Precast Segmental Bridge Construction - Part 4 - Balanced Cantilever Erection Method

By: John E. Kristensen PE, PLS

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Course Objective

This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.

Course Description

233-Precast Segmental Bridge Construction - Part 4 - Balanced Cantilever Erection Method

A follow on course to Precast Segmental Bridge Construction — An Introduction providing more detailed information on the Balanced Cantilever method of erection. Topics covered in the course include: Erection Equipment, Lifting and Transporting Segments, "Table-Top" Fabrication and Erection, Erection Geometry, Balanced Cantilever Erection, and Stressing and Grouting.

After completion the reader should have: a better understanding of the balanced cantilever method of bridge construction and the associated equipment needed, an understanding of the staging and some details of the phases to complete bridge spans, and lastly, the understanding of the method will assist the engineer in cost, schedule, quality, and safety decisions of a project.

From better understanding of the construction methods, engineers can account for better access and staging areas, and more efficient bridge designs to suit a construction method that is advantageous to the project.

Future courses that further detail other segmental bridge processes will be available to provide a more comprehensive understanding of each type of bridge construction.

Questions about this course? Email the Author: JohnEKristensen@outlook.com

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Review of: Precast Segmental Bridge Construction

Edward Haack

10/27/2021

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A very clear and concise format describing balanced cantilever erection of construction.

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233-Precast Segmental Bridge Construction - Part 4 - Balanced Cantilever Erection Method

Adrian Price

12/10/2019

Overall course was well done, could have gone more in depth with the process for planning the erection, i.e. specific plan details/ examples

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233-Precast Segmental Bridge Construction - Part 4 - Balanced Cantilever Erection Method

Rajendra Bhatt

04/12/2018

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Excellent and quick references for important points.

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Balanced Cantilever

Harry Howarth

08/08/2016

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Again, a great use of pictures to present the information. Questions 10 & 13 were a good test of your understanding of the erection processes. Well done!

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Segmental Bridge Balanced Cantilever Erection Method

Anonymous reviewer

03/12/2016

Very informative course. I enjoyed it very much.

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Course Code: 100225-05

Course PDH Hours: 3

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This course is accepted for engineering continuing education credit in all US states, territories, the District of Columbia, and Canadian provinces.
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