Title: Continuous Prestressed Concrete Girders With Keyed Scarf Connections scarf connections,”

Author(s): Alfred G. Bishara and Mostafa H. Mahmoud

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 69

Issue: 9

Appears on pages(s): 569-577

Keywords: Bridges (structures), continuous beams, cracking (fracturing), creep, girders, precast concrete, prestressed concrete, structural design

DOI: 10.14359/7178

Date: 9/1/1972

Abstract:
Beams, composed of joined near inflection trio of points precast prestressed segments, by key ed scarf connections, tested to failure. Prestressed keys, epoxy-sand mortar cushioning, and high tension bolts used in specially designed scraft connections. Beam behaved in all respects as monolithic prestressed continuous beam.