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Quantifying Time and User Cost Savings for Rapid Bridge Construction Technique Abudayyeh, Osama ; Cai, Hubo ; Mellema, Brock ; Yehia, Sherif

By: Contributor(s): Series: Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board ; 2151Publication details: Washington DC Transportation Research Board, 2010Description: s. 11-20ISBN:
  • 9780309142823
Subject(s): Bibl.nr: VTI P8167:2151Location: TRBAbstract: The rapid bridge construction (RBC) technique is the most recent application of precast concrete technology. While time saving is the main advantage of this emerging technology, a major obstacle to adopting RBC is the common perception that it has a high initial cost. This paper presents a methodology for assessing the savings in time and user costs associated with adopting RBC techniques. A case study is also presented to demonstrate how the assessment methodology can be implemented. A comparison study was carried out to assess the performance of RBC through use of an actual bridge construction project. The results of this study indicate that RBC technology may offer a more efficient and economical alternative to the conventional method.
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The rapid bridge construction (RBC) technique is the most recent application of precast concrete technology. While time saving is the main advantage of this emerging technology, a major obstacle to adopting RBC is the common perception that it has a high initial cost. This paper presents a methodology for assessing the savings in time and user costs associated with adopting RBC techniques. A case study is also presented to demonstrate how the assessment methodology can be implemented. A comparison study was carried out to assess the performance of RBC through use of an actual bridge construction project. The results of this study indicate that RBC technology may offer a more efficient and economical alternative to the conventional method.