Garvey Avenue Bridge
The Garvey Avenue project illustrates that bridges, including precast bridges, can be built artistically even for the typical bridge located in your own neighborhood. This article outlines the technical details of the Bulb Tee girder design, and discusses the aesthetic scheme developed for this type of bridge.
Common PT Design & Construction Errors
Over the last two years, the author has participated in a post-tensioned concrete design seminar series. From these seminars, personal experience and observing post tensioned concrete, several design and construction issues appear to be consistent among most engineers and contractors.
Rebuilding a Landmark... The Citadel
In the year 2000, the venerable eighty year-old Padgett-Thomas Barracks, the Citadel, was declared a safety hazard. The decision was made to design a new structure, identical in appearance to the landmark building but incorporating modern conveniences, and strong enough to withstand hurricane-force winds and meet seismic requirements. |
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From the Desk of…James E. Trant
Risk Management
CASE Chair, 2005-06
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Keep Your Strands Dry
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Understanding Hot Weather Concrete
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Repair of Single Strand Tendons
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On the cover.. .Padgett-Thomas Barracks Clock Tower – cadet housing on The Citadel Campus, Charleston, S.C.
Photo by Russell K. Pace, The Citadel |
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