ABC technology used in Accelerated deployment and optimization of the structure of the bridge

The use of Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) using Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems (PBES) has become more commonplace over the last 20 years in the United States. The use of ABC for the most part has been driven by acute traffic control issues at specific sites. Many of these projects simply had to be built with ABC. In recent years, more states are considering ABC on more typical projects. The desire to reduce impacts to the traveling public is driving this effort. This Research will focus on the various technologies that are employed for ABC projects, the processes and provisions, and how they are applicable to various types of bridge construction projects. This effort is being used to encourage innovation in construction in order to reduce impacts to the traveling public. It is notable that some of the construction practices support bridge construction, but are not strictly bridge elements. The innovative contracting techniques work synergistically with ABC, as well as other types of construction

Keywords:

Bridge , Self Propelled Modular , Longitudinal Launching , Horizontal Skidding , Crane , ABC