Advantages of Precast Concrete in Constructing Highways & Bridges
Radan Tomek, MSc. et MSc. Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Praha 6 – Dejvice, Czech Republic
Prefabrication of any structure component off-site during highway construction (or reconstruction) offers major time and user cost savings in comparison with the traditional cast-in-place methods of construction. Precast prestressed road pavements’ technology offers dramatic increase in durability, while substantially decreasing construction time and cost. Precasting bridge parts and elements offsite is also very beneficial as bridges are generally among the most expensive objects constructed. It also brings substantial safety advantages, lowers disruption to traffic and increases overall convenience for the road users.
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NBM&CW September 2018
