construction – Safe Home Alabama

May 21st, 2025

Grouted tendons are predominantly used for post-tensioned concrete bridge elements in the United States. However, because of potential durability issues with grouted tendons, some highway agencies have opted to use ungrouted tendons for post-tensioning to facilitate replacement. NCHRP Research Report 1139: Considerations for the Design and Construction of Bonded and Unbonded Post-Tensioned Concrete Bridge Elements, […]

March 28th, 2025

This report identifies common issues that result in change orders and cause project delays and overruns, organized into three main categories relating to the quality of technical project development work, influences of organizational culture, and uncertainty introduced by financial forces. It also describes best practices to minimize and mitigate change orders and highlights noteworthy project […]

October 30th, 2024

ALDOT continues to make steady progress on the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Gulf Shores, a $52 million project designed to ease traffic congestion and improve safety in the area. Alongside the bridge, a $30 million connector project to tie into SR-161, formerly designated as the Foley Beach Express, is also underway. Both projects are […]

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Considerations for the Design and Construction of Bonded and Unbonded Post-Tensioned Concrete Bridge Elements

Understanding Construction Change Orders

Intracoastal Waterway bridge and connector construction progress