Accelerated Bridge Construction

Accelerated bridge construction (ABC) has become an increasingly appealing alternative to conventional cast-in-place construction (CIP) because of the benefits it offers in reducing onsite construction time and traffic impact. Maintaining joint integrity between precast componen…

Utilization of precast members in bridge construction is also known as accelerated bridge construction (ABC) and may be preferable to conventional cast-in-place (CIP) method because it can significantly expedite project delivery. The design of precast member connections is criti…