Masters Theses
Date of Award
5-1994
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Major
Civil Engineering
Major Professor
James H. Deatherage
Committee Members
Edwin Burdette
Abstract
This thesis offers engineers, contractors, and planners a model for the design, selection, and construction of cast-in-place and post-tensioned concrete bridges. Concrete bridges have traditionally been built using conventional falsework to support the loads, but failures have sometimes occurred in conventional falsework because of improper design or construction. The results of such failures are increased costs, reduced safety, time delays, and lowered profits. In addition, increases in construction cost, stiffer competition, and fewer construction projects require the adaptation of innovative concepts, such as those illustrated in this thesis, for the design and construction of temporary support systems. In particular, earth shoring represents an effective alternative to conventional falsework.
Recommended Citation
Dempster, Michael T., "Earth shoring for cast-in-place and post tensioned bridge construction. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1994.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/11496