Investigations on structural behavior

Innovative modular bridge structures made of precast concrete elements

Current investigations show that a large number of existing bridges in Germany need to be rehabilitated or reconstructed over the next few years in order to maintain the present level of functionality of the transport infrastructure. Replacement structures with short construction times are especially useful to reduce traffic disruptions caused by construction measures. One approach pursuing this objective is the use of modular  systems to realize bridge structures of high structural capacity within a short construction/assembly time and thus minimize traffic disruptions caused by road...

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Issue 02/2021

Investigations on modular bridge constructions made of CFRP reinforced concrete

In recent decades, the requirements for existing bridge structures increased significantly due to the strong growth of traffic volume and in particular due to the higher total vehicle weights. As a...

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Issue 02/2020 Modular concrete construction

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In Germany, modular bridge construction methods have so far been applied only to a limited extent compared to other European countries or North America. However, public road authorities are...

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Issue 06/2022

Rehabilitation of a 200-m Rhine bridge with carbon concrete

In 2020, a 200-m bridge, constructed in 1934 over the Rhine River near the city of Albbruck in Germany, was rehabilitated with carbon concrete. In the longitudinal direction of the pedestrian and...

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Issue 02/2017 Potentials for the precast industry

Bridge construction with UHPFRC precast elements

Stringent requirements for bridge structures due to rising traffic volumes, accompanied by the age structure of bridges in Germany, are calling for fast construction of new and replacement structures....

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Issue 05/2024

Building from construction kits – Tolerance-compensating placement of modular precast elements

Modular construction relies on construction kits with only a small number of component types. This means that entire structures can be built from a large number of identical or similar prefabricated...

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