The authors of a new how-to manual want to help builders avoid common pitfalls associated with segmental bridges. "We’ve all made mistakes," says John D. Armeni, chief estimator for major projects at ...

Try assembling a long line of wooden blocks, using rubber bands to hold them together. Every time a block is added at each end, wrap another elastic band around the chain to keep the pieces snug and ...

B.2 Load Rating Based upon Allowable Principal Tensile Stress at Service Limit State B.3 Load Rating for Shear and Torsion at Strength Limit State Appendix C–Load Rating Examples The description of ...

Table A-1 contains insights and MBE articles on provisions for segmental bridges. Table A-1. AASHTO MBE provisions regarding segmental bridges. In the inspection of prestressed segmental bridges, ...