Precast Concrete Bridge & Transportation Structures
How high performance is being applied to highway structures in the transportation industry
Level 2 – Intermediate
Program Number Authorized: LIVE14HPTS100
Length: 1 Hour AIA 1.0 HSW/LU 1.0 PDH 0.1 CEU
The concept of “high-performance” encompasses sustainability in the simplest form. It requires optimization of all relevant attributes for a project on a life cycle basis.
The presentation will provide an overview of how precast concrete is utilized in transportation.
Benefits of utilizing precast concrete include:
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Long-lasting and low maintenance
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Quickly and efficiently constructed
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Low-cost requirements for bridges and pavements
Discuss where engineers can learn more about detailed methodologies in the transportation industry, in addition to design and preservation of adapting transportation facilities. Furthermore, discussing some of the newest innovative systems and designs.
Learning Objectives:
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Define what high-performance concrete transportation structures are.
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Advantages and long-term benefits of high-performance design.
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How precast concrete contributes to the design versatility and efficiency of transportation structures.
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Discuss some of the newest technologies in the transit industry.
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Describe how precast concrete contributes to design versatility, efficiency, and long-term performance of transportation structures
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Discuss some of the newest technologies in the transit industry.
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