Abstract
In this session we will present a case study of two SR 7 bridge projects, both of which suffered failures during the design phase that required emergency temporary repairs. Each project includes good examples of innovative cost savings found by implementing practical design methods, including reusing beams from emergency repair, widening a structure to eliminate a run-around bridge, changing beam types, re-use of existing footings, and shoulder width reduction. Emergency repairs required schedule adjustments and flexible design to incorporate repairs to minimize rework.
Session Number
74
Session Title
Case Study: SR 7 Emergency Bridge Repairs During Design
Track Title
Bridges
Location
STEW279
Date of Version
March 2016
Recommended Citation
Drake, Jeffrey L. and Read, Bill, "SR 7 Emergency Bridge Repairs During Design" (2016). Purdue Road School. 40.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/roadschool/2016/presentations/40
Start Date
3-9-2016 1:00 PM
End Date
3-9-2016 1:50 PM
SR 7 Emergency Bridge Repairs During Design
STEW279
In this session we will present a case study of two SR 7 bridge projects, both of which suffered failures during the design phase that required emergency temporary repairs. Each project includes good examples of innovative cost savings found by implementing practical design methods, including reusing beams from emergency repair, widening a structure to eliminate a run-around bridge, changing beam types, re-use of existing footings, and shoulder width reduction. Emergency repairs required schedule adjustments and flexible design to incorporate repairs to minimize rework.
