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GCat: Construction and Design
MCat: Construction
Cat: Structures and Bridges

Construction of structures and bridges for transportation systems.

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Analysis of Steel Box Girders During Construction [pdf] [31370] ?

Report on the behavior of box girder systems.

Construction Guidelines for Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Bridge Abutments [pdf] [33020] ?

Detailed guidance for GRS on bridge abutments with a flexible facing.

Construction Loads on Bridges [31707] ?

Technical advisory on construction equipment and materials loading on bridges.

Construction Specifications and Process Control Manual [pdf] [33596] ?

Repair and retrofit of concrete structures.

Construction Specifications and Process Control Research Findings [pdf] [33597] ?

The research findings supporting the recommended construction guidelines manual.

Countermeasures to Protect Bridge Piers from Scour [pdf] [32690] ?

Guidelines and specifications for design and construction of scour countermeasures.

Updated Fire Protection for Portable Structures [pdf] [33583] ?

Text of the US Dept of Energy standard

OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection - Bridges [37021] ?

Amended Steel Erection standard improves highway construction worker safety

Portable Structure Fire Protection Guidelines [pdf] [33584] ?

Includes fire protection features and separation distances for portable buildings

Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems to Limit Traffic Disruption During Construction [pdf] [31322] ?

the use of prefabricated elements and its effects on construction time, cost, closure time, and environmental impacts.

Preventing Falls in Bridge Construction [32993] ?

Fall protection requirements for employees working from a "work bridge" in concrete construction work

Riprap Design Guidelines and Specifications [33019] ?

Riprap design criteria, recommended specifications and quality control.

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