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- transverse panels
- full depth or partial depth
- modular in width and length
- connection grouted or monolithic epoxy
- PL 1, 2, 3
- sidewalk
- flat or 2% cross fall from CL
- camber
- skew
- scuppers, drains
- embed connections, utility, etc.
- asphalt wearing surface or others
Features:
- composite action
- non composite
- panel to panel joints
- expansion joints
- fixed joints
- bearings
Comparison
- up to 20% lighter than aluminum
- up to 30% lighter than open steel grating
- up to 40% lighter than orthotropic steel decks
- up to 80% lighter than reinforced concrete decks
44m long bridge x 10.86m wide two lanes with one sidewalk shown
ten transverse panels
11m wide x 44m long
ten transverse bridge decks "pre-fitted" at shop
transverse shear connection
panel to panel connection
PL3 and Pedestrian railing
PL3
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