Project Delivery Design Considerations Lessons Learned
Design Bid Build vs. Design Build Partnering BOS Involvement Project Inception Plans and Specifications Construction Technical Support Document & Refine
UDOT FHWA WisDOT UDOT - Manual for the Moving of Utah Bridges Using Self UDOT- Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) SPMT Process Manual And Design Guide FHWA - Manual on Use of Self-Propelled Modular Transporters to Remove and Replace Bridges
Bridge Staging Area Prior to Bridge Move
Bridge Staging Area Prior to Bridge Move Bridge Move Final
Design Partnering Innovation Updates
Travel Path Diaphragms
Travel Path Diaphragms Coupler Detailing Miscellaneous Details Schedule
Abutment Panels
Bridge Manual Specifications
8/15/2013 BOS
Bridge Staging Areas ◦ Space requirements ◦ Geotechnical investigation ◦ Level terrain for travel Path ◦ Positive drainage ◦ Environmental considerations 13 Rawson Bridge Staging – West Span Rawson Bridge Staging – East Span
Shoring Towers ◦ Two (2) span 45W girder bridge ◦ Timber crane pads ◦ Steel shore towers ◦ Steel header ◦ Anchorage for lateral loads and stability 14 Shoring Tower – West Span Shoring Tower – East Span
Self Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT) ◦ Ground improvements on travel path ◦ Steel plates for turning radius ◦ Space for bracing and existing shore towers ◦ 138’ feet wide ◦ 95’ feet long 15
SPMT ◦ Heavy lift contractor ◦ Submittal reviews ◦ 35 semi-loads of equipment ◦ Site access ◦ Assembled in 48 hours Public viewing area 16
Pre-Move Deck Crack Inspection ◦ Deflection monitoring during bridge Move ◦ Post move crack inspection ◦ Pier closure pours ◦ May 28 th to June 23 rd closure window 17
Pre-cast pier construction ◦ Driven pile and cast in place pile cap ◦ Detailed bar steel placement with template ◦ High early strength masonry 18
Pre-cast concrete columns High strength bar steel couplers Footing to column connection Column to precast cap connection 8000 psi non shrink grout 19
Pre-cast pier construction ◦ Pre-cast concrete cap ◦ Sections up to 45 tons – Two (2) crane pick ◦ Grouted bar coupler Connection to columns ◦ Tight construction tolerances ◦ Survey control 20
Pre-cast pier construction Lessons learned: ◦ Detail additional room for bar couplers ◦ Comprehensive survey control ◦ Steel templates for bar steel ◦ Match cast pre-cast elements 21
Keys to Project Success ◦ Public outreach and involvement ◦ Close coordination with prime and heavy lifter ◦ Travel path preparation and planning ◦ Project partnering with stakeholders 22
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