2013 Session: AFH40

2013 Session: AFH40

  • Constructability Model for ABC Projects
    Abstract: Accelerated bridge construction (ABC) techniques are rapidly gaining acceptance in departments of transportation across the U.S. Knowledge and experience from existing construction projects are extremely valuable to improve the constructability of an upcoming project. In utilizing this knowledge base, a constructability review is critical to improving the project buildability and bidability, and to reducing errors and contract change orders. With that understanding, lessons learned from 25 projects in 11 states were reviewed. A constructability model was developed based on the synthesis of the data collected from these reviews. This article presents constructability definitions, benefits of implementing a constructability program, barriers for constructability program implementation, a few essential elements of a constructability program, a summary of ABC challenges and lessons learned, and a constructability model for ABC projects.
    Authors: Attanayake, Upul Bandara; Abudayyeh, Osama; Servi, Alp; Aktan, Haluk M.
    Authors: Attanayake, Upul Bandara; Abudayyeh, Osama; Servi, Alp; Aktan, Haluk M.
    Year: 2013
    Document Type: Paper
    Subject: Bridges and Other Structures; Construction
    Session: AFH40
    Paper Number: 13-4468
  • Constructability Model for ABC Projects
    Authors: Attanayake, Upul
    Authors: Attanayake, Upul
    Year: 2013
    Document Type: Presentation
    Session: AFH40
    Paper Number: 13-4468