Precast elements in bridge construction

Opportunities and methods to accelerate the construction­ process

Maintaining federal highways in good condition is one of the primary objectives to ensure the mobility that Germany requires in the long term to retain its attractiveness for businesses. Bridges are critical components of this infrastructure. They have long surpassed their intended service lives and require a significant amount of maintenance and strengthening in order to withstand current and expected future traffic levels. The maintenance strategy includes not only urgently required measures to improve their condition but also activities to strengthen or replace them either in part or...

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