PCMAC

Paul C. Chung, MS, PE

Raymond W. Wolfe, PhD, PE
Jason Q. Fang, PhD, PE
ABC- Advisory Council
California Department of Transportation
Caltrans
Caltrans
Accelerated Bridge Construction
Accelerated Bridge Construction
(ABC)
(ABC)
Initiative
Initiative
One Mission One Vision
Enhance Mobility across California
Need for Accelerated Project Delivery
ABC works towards reducing roadway delay
impacts on the traveling public
ABC deliver project early, provide speedy
capital investments
Minimize construction and reduce safety-
related issues, environmental impacts
Improve constructability, product quality
and performance.
The Bigger Picture-
Caltrans Strategic Plan
ABC is an element of Accelerated Project
Delivery (APD)
APD encompasses all aspects of project
delivery, including ABC
Benefits of APD: lead to expedited capital
improvement (commerce, regional business
& services, traveling public)= expeditiously
Stimulate & Improve the states economy
Accelerated Project Delivery
NCHRP 20-73 Accelerating Transportation
Project and Program Delivery: Conception to
Completion
Charlie Fielder, District 1 Director representing the
Department
Ongoing coordination, discussions, and efforts
with HQ and Districts develop and implement
accelerated project delivery
National Spotlight
2006 ABC Workshop, Reno, NV
Guidelines for Accelerated Bridge Construction using
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Components, PCI Northeast
Bridge Technical Committee (2006)
Seismic ABC Meeting at 2007 TRB Annual Meeting
2007 SABC meeting in San Diego
2008 FHWA ABC Conference in Baltimore, MD
2008 TRB SABC Collaboration Meetings
UDOT ABC Standards Workshop report (anticipated April
2008)
FHWA/WashDOT ABC Workshop (September 2008)
FHWA Connections Manual (2008)
ABC XYZ?
Technical
Prefabricating Bridge Elements and Systems
(PBES) and erecting on-site
Precast concrete super- and sub-structure- Majority
of PBES in California
Steel superstructure
Steel & FRP superstructure
Segmental construction methods (could be C.I.P.)
Launch or Roll-in (SPMT) girders/superstructures
Contract and Construction
Double shifts
Discentiveand Incentives
California Issues
Costs of ABC use
Construction and material costs
Projects programmed before ABC tools considered
Industry reluctance- CIP the preferred method
(typically not a speedy operation)
Seismic risk mitigation
Performance objectives risk
California ABC Strategic Plan
Engineering Services: ABC- Advisory Council
Pursues further widespread ABC practice for
future standard bridge projects
1. Lessons Learned Report and Survey
2. ABC Selection Criteria
3. Industry Engagement
4. Construction Specifications Development
5. Technical Research and Development
6. Project Implementation- Pilot Program
Document Lessons Learned
ABC Projects in California in last three years-
(completed in less than ~5 months)
Identify project goals
Define ABC techniques employed
Quantify successes/challenges
Determine effectiveness
Establish ABC Techniques Selection Guides
Recommend improvements for future projects
and research needs
Living document
Rte99/120 Separation
PC/PS Box Beams, Post-Tensioned w/ Inter Cap
Reduce construction time for abutments to allow quicker girder
placements
Total 12 bridges completed in 3 months
I-40 Marble Wash Bridge Replace
Replace w/ Precast Girders
Marble Wash completed in 28 days
ABC Selection Criteria-
Reference-
FHWA: PBES Framework for Decision Making
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/prefab/framework.cfm
Utah DOT
Quantify Costs/Benefits
Impact on air quality due to increased vehicle
emissions, quality of life due to personal time delays,
Untimely business service for workforce, supplier, and
customers
Incur significant costs to traveling public and region
businesses ~tens of thousands of dollars per weekday
ABC Selection Criteria-
Benefits- Reduces traffic delays, hazards, and
provides infrastructure improvement at a fast pace.
Generate cost model for impact time duration (CIT)-
$/day
1. Facility: Local street, Major Artery/Highway, Landmark
Bridges
oPercentage of traffic effected
2. Type of Impact: Environmental, Traffic Delay, and/or
Capacity Improve/Restore
3. Time Duration of Impact: #of days (week or weekend)
Estimate CTI ($/day) for Conventional Construction (CC)
Estimate CTI ($/day) for ABC
Calculate Economic Savings-
ECS= CTI (CC) CTI (ABC)
ABC Selection Criteria-
Balance Risks/Benefits
State pays construction premium in advance, cost
savings from ABC apply directly to traveling
public & regional economy.
Economical benefits offset construction costs
ABC Selection for Projects
Partner with project stakeholders, traffic
officials, local agencies
Identify needs, benefits, costs, and risks
associated with ABC
Work with contractors, engineers - consider
whether available ABC techniques appropriate
Industry Engagement
Caltrans to sponsor workshop with
consulting engineers, fabricators, erectors,
trucking, and general contractors
a. Constructability
shapes, geometry, curvature, tolerances
b. Picking and transporting limits
c. New precast component & details solutions
d. New material applications
Work with Industry to improve
construction cost competitiveness
Contract Development
Reflect Delay/Time Costs in Bid Process
Develop use of Incentive/Disincentive
contract clause
A+B contract practice
Technical Development
Seismic Issues- future research
NCHRP- TRB, MCEER Research
Caltrans STR & others
A number of research problem topics prioritized
Precast bent cap to column connections
Precast girder to bent cap connections
Precast Segmental Columns
Hybrid Connections Other Industries
Grouted splice sleeve couplers
Technical Development
Seismic Research- past
Spliced Girder Research- UCSD Testing
Fully reversed horizontal displacement cycles until target
ductilities reached.
Technical Development
Seismic Research- past
Spliced Girder Research
Superstructure
Performance
Bent cap withstands plastic
moment induced by
column
Girders remain
Essentially Elastic with
small cracks
Post-tensioned bent cap
clamps girders together
Technical Development
Seismic Research- current
(a.) Bridge Elevation
(c.) Section of cap between girders
Precast Bent Connection Tests- U. Washington
NCHRP 12-74 (UCSD) studying jointed construction
Accelerated Column Construction Tests- U. Washington
MCEER ABC research
UCSD-Iowa State Inverted-Tee Bent Cap
(b.) Typical Section
Technical Development
Design & Construction Specifications
Design Specifications & Details- findings from
research
Areas of LRFD Bridge Design Specifications needs ABC
related modifications
Review FHWA Connection Manual- Develop seismic
standards
Fast cure and setting concrete pour, SCC
Assess long-term connection durability & maintainability-
install monitoring devices
Develop inspection practices
non-destructive evaluation methods & tools
Investigate potential corrosion issues including unbonded
tendon inspection and replacement
Project Implementation-
Pilot Program
Establish a pool of candidate projects for ABC-
Select projects based on ABC Selection Criteria-
partner with local and traffic officials and stakeholders
Up-to-date technical research and developments-
application and implementation
Engage w/ Contractor during design- Bridge Forum
Partner w/ Construction and Contracts Office (OE)-
Develop contracts and construction specifications
ABC Project Candidate
Identify candidate at PSR and APS stage
I605/I10 Interchange Viaduct- Advanced Planning
Alternative
Southbound I-605 to East I-10 connector, in Baldwin
Park, Los Angeles County
Replace existing on-grade connector
Existing traffic safety concern- frequent accidents
Proposed bridge crosses I-605 & I-10- curved
alignment
30 feet above I-605 & 75 feet above I-10
Total bridge length= 3300 ft
Bridge width= 27 ft (single lane)
ABC Project Candidate
I605/I10 Interchange Viaduct
I-605 & I-10 heavily used daily- heavy traffic
congestion during commute hours
Current HOV Widen on I-10- construction
complete in 2011
ABC proposed
Minimize construction impact to existing traffic
Accelerate traffic safety improvement
Structure Type- ABC Alternative
Precast Segmental Balanced Cantilever
construction- Single-Cell Box Girder
ABC Project Candidate
I605/I10 Interchange Viaduct
16-spans, span lengths = 210- 270 ft
ABC Project Candidate
I605/I10 Viaduct- proposed construction stage
ABC On-Line
ABC On-Line
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/Structure_Design/accel_bridge_construction/
ABC On-Line
ABC On-Line
FHWA Seismic ABC Workshop Report
Caltrans ABC Strategic Plan
ABC Lessons Learned Report- CA Applications
Concluding Remarks
ABC critical to meet AASHTO SCOBS Grand
Challenge #3: Accelerating Bridge Construction
Planning essential to proper application
National and regional coordination essential
and exists
Successful implementation requires
innovation
Engage partners to succeed!