Title: Two Prestressed Concrete Bridges with Hollow Girders of Precast Vacuum-Treated Elements

Author(s): R. Morandi and F. Piccinin

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 52

Issue: 3

Appears on pages(s): 757-766

Keywords: no keywords

DOI: 10.14359/11627

Date: 3/1/1956

Abstract:
Main girders, composed of precast vacuum concrete elemnts, for two bridges in Sicily were prestressed with a new patented system. The bridges, designed for heavy traffic, are remarkable for their light and slender construction, which presents a record for the minimum amount of concrete needed.