Bridge Construction Practices Using Incremental Launching, NCHRP Project 20-07/Task 229

Principal Investigator:

Michael LaViolette, mlaviol@iastate.edu (other projects)

Project Status: In Progress

Start Date: 12/15/2006
End Date: 12/14/2007


Research Objective: The objectives are to review and discuss the state-of-the-practice of incremental launching of bridges around the world and to identify the critical issues for consideration in design and construction of bridges using incremental launching. A strategic plan for increasing the use of incremental launching in the U.S. will also be developed.

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