BRIDGE ENGINEERING REVIEWER

I.

Strip Seal Joint -Most joint of this type utilize a neoprene gland as the sealant.

Wearing Surface - It protects the superstructure and structure elements from associated

Temporary assembly truss - Span by span construction utilizes an adjustable __________

spanning between permanent piers to support precast segments prior to the installation and
stressing of post-tensioning tendons

Balanced cantilever construction - is to attach the segments in an alternate manner at

opposite ends of cantilever supported by piers

- describes a phased construction of a bridge superstructure

Temporary tower and stay system - In Freburge Viaduct, _______ must be provided to
prevent overstress

Camber - It is the upward deflection that is caused by the pre-stressing forces applied on the
bridge girder

Cable-stayed bridges - are similar to suspension bridges but the difference lies in how the
cables are connected to the towers

Conventional or Formwork Travellers - Technique in Cast-in-place where the formworks

supports the weight of the fresh concrete of the new segment by means of longitudinal beams
or frames extending out on cantilever from the last segment

Casting - Process in which a liquid material is poured into a mold, which contains a hollow
cavity of the desired shape and then allowed to solidify

Formworks - is the temporary structure used to mold concrete in its designated shape until it
hardens.

Falseworks - are used to hold the components on place until its construction is sufficiently
advanced to support itself

deterioration.

Secondary Members - Designed to prevent cross sectional deformation of the superstructure

frame.

Compression Seals - The most popular material for ____________________ is extruded

neoprene with an open cell cross section.

Steel Grid - Type of deck that can be left open or filled with concrete, useful when light deck are
desired
Integrated Wearing Surface - From a design standpoint, this means that a portion of the top of
the slab is neglected for section properties resisting loads.

1 in. or 25.4mm - In high density – low slump type of wearing surface, typically the slump
should be no more than ________

Culvert - are used as small-span bridges to allow passage of small streams, livestock, vehicles,
and pedestrians through highway embankments.

Balanced cantilever construction method with traveling forms – it is the common practice
or method should be used if cast-in-place segment was used in construction

3.6m - is the required width for overpass which is a freeway having typical roadway

Main Structure Coincides With The Deck Line - Girder bridges of all types are included in this
category.

Segmental Concrete Bridge - It is a bridge built in short sections (called segments) i.e. one
piece at a time, as opposed to the traditional methods that build a bridge in very large sections

Cast-in-place segmental construction - It is used when the precast segments are too heavy
to be shipped or access is too restrictive

Incrementally Launched Bridges - A bridge which is jacked into place horizontally when
completed

Centering - The development of stay-cable and form-traveler technology has made possible the
erection of arches in cantilever fashion without a ________ supported from below

 Post-tensioned and Pre-tensioned concrete are both types of Pre-stressed

Concrete.

 According to the distinctive features of suspension bridge by O’Connor (1971), the major
element of the stiffened suspension bridge is a flexible cable, shaped and supported in
such a way it can transfer the major loads to the towers and anchorage by DIRECT
TENSION.

II.

1. Factors that should be considered in the Selection of Bridge Type

-Geometric Conditions of site -Construction and Erection

-Subsurface Conditions of the site Considerations

-functional requirements -Design build option

-Aesthetics -Legal considerations

-Economics and ease of maintenance

2. Characteristic of composite steel plate girder.

-Construction details and formworks are simple.

-It can be curved to follow alignment

-The structure type has low dead load.

3. Three methods in abating launching moment

-Temporary pier

-emporary pylon

-Launching nose

3. Disadvantages of steel as material for cantilever construction

-Susceptible to corrosion

-Extensive fireproofing

-Buckling

-High expansion rate with changing temperatures

4. Pre-casting method which uses match-use technique

-Short-line

-Long-line
5. Method of/category in constructing Segmental Cable-stayed Bridges.

-Push-out

-In-stage

-Cantilever

III.

Pre-tensioned concrete:

The tendons are tensioned prior to pouring of concrete

Post-tensioned concrete:

Tendons are tensioned after the concrete has cured

Cable-stayed bridges:

Multiple cables that support the deck directly from the tower

Suspension bridges:

Two main cables from which the deck, is hung by secondary cables