<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> Deck bridges with encased filler-beams have been used in construction for a long time. Nowadays they are employed mainly in the refurbishment of railways and in road construction. Regarding the method of construction, they can be divided into monolithic/cast-in-place (constructed fully in its final location) or prefabricated/precast structures (built at another location and then transported to their final location for placement in the full structure). Both methods of construction have certain advantages and disadvantages. Decision-making and selecting a better alternative depends on the building conditions and a means of transport (whether a road or railway) running on the bridge.</p></abstract>

Deck bridges with encased filler-beams have been used in construction for a long time. Nowadays they are employed mainly in the refurbishment of railways and in road construction. Regarding the method of construction, they can be divided into monolithic/cast-in-place (constructed fully in its final location) or prefabricated/precast structures (built at another location and then transported to their final location for placement in the full structure). Both methods of construction have certain advantages and disadvantages. Decision-making and selecting a better alternative depends on the building conditions and a means of transport (whether a road or railway) running on the bridge.

State of the Art in the Utilization of Deck Bridges with Encased Filler-Beams in the Standard Construction Practice

Institute of Structural Engineering Civil Engineering Faculty Technical University of Košice

Selected Scientific Papers - Journal of Civil Engineering

Deck bridges with encased filler-beams have been used in construction for a long time. Nowadays they are employed mainly in the refurbishment of railways and...

State of the Art in the Utilization of Deck Bridges with Encased Filler-Beams in the Standard Construction Practice

Published Online: May 21, 2013

Page range: 107 - 114

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sspjce-2013-0012

Keywords
deck bridges, encased beams, construction

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State of the Art in the Utilization of Deck Bridges with Encased Filler-Beams in the Standard Construction Practice

Published Online: May 21, 2013

Page range: 107 - 114

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sspjce-2013-0012

Keywordsdeck bridges, encased beams, construction

This content is open access.

Keywords
deck bridges, encased beams, construction