US20160376756A1 - Precast concrete bridge unit and headwall assembly and method of production - Google Patents
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- This invention is directed to precast structures, and more particularly to an improved precast concrete bridge unit and headwall assembly.
- a precast reinforced concrete bridge unit having a headwall it is known to cast the headwall as an integral part of an end bridge unit when the bridge unit is being cast. It is also known to precast the headwall separately with a bottom arcuate abutment or collar which extends continuously across the arcuate top wall of the bridge unit. The collar is secured to the top wall of the bridge unit by bolts or threaded rods which extend into the top wall and are threaded into concrete anchors embedded within the top wall. The continuous arcuate collar provides for attaching the vertical headwall to the bridge unit at the construction site.
- the headwall precast separately from the precast bridge unit for significantly reducing the weight of the precast bridge unit and to facilitate shipping the precast bridge unit along a roadway or highway with a semi-truck and low bed trailer vehicle.
- the separate precast headwall units also facilitate handling and shipping of the headwall units on a semi-truck and trailer vehicle.
- a method of producing a precast concrete bridge and headwall assembly comprising the steps of: casting a reinforced concrete bridge unit having a top wall connecting opposite side walls; releasably attaching a series of counterfort forms to the top wall of the bridge unit at laterally spaced intervals between the side walls; positioning the bridge unit with a first side supported by a horizontal casting surface, wherein the top wall is positioned adjacent a casting framework and a bottom edge of the counterfort forms is located adjacent the casting framework; precasting a concrete headwall unit onto the casting surface; precasting a series of counterfort members into the counterfort forms before the headwall has completely hardened; removing the series of counterfort forms from the top wall of the bridge unit; and removing the headwall and counterfort members as a unit from the bridge unit.
- the precasting of the headwall and the series of counterfort members may be simultaneous, forming an integral unit made up of the counterfort members and the headwall.
- the casting of the bridge unit may include positioning a series of anchor members in the top wall at laterally spaced intervals between the side walls.
- a cross-hole may be created in each of the counterfort members during the casting of the series of counterfort members.
- the precasting of the headwall may include positioning at least one primary bracket at least partially in the casting framework, such that the at least one primary bracket may be integrally formed with the headwall once the headwall has hardened, and may include at least one secondary bracket attached to the top wall of the bridge unit, such that the at least one primary bracket formed in the headwall and the at least one secondary bracket attached to the top wall of the bridge unit are positioned between adjacent anchor members.
- the at least one primary bracket may include studs extending into the casting framework.
- a first end of at least one rod may be releasably coupled to the at least one primary bracket in the casting framework and a second end of the at least one rod may be releasably coupled to the at least one secondary bracket attached to the top wall of the bridge unit.
- the series of counterfort forms may include at least two different sizes of forms.
- a first size of the counterfort members may have a releasable connection to the top wall of the bridge unit, and a second size of the counterfort members may have a releasable connection to the top wall of the bridge unit.
- Releasably attaching the series of counterfort forms may include side plates of the counterfort forms having forward edges adjacent the top wall of the bridge unit and a lateral plate, which extends between the side plates, being spaced from the top wall of the bridge unit.
- a method of producing a precast concrete bridge and headwall assembly comprising the steps of: casting a reinforced concrete bridge unit having a top wall connecting opposite side walls; releasably attaching a series of counterfort forms to the top wall of the bridge unit at laterally spaced intervals between the side walls; positioning the bridge unit with a first side supported by a horizontal casting surface, wherein the top wall is positioned adjacent a casting framework and a bottom edge of the counterfort forms is located adjacent the casting framework; positioning at least one primary bracket at least partially in the casting framework; releasably attaching a first end of at least one rod to the at least one primary bracket in the casting framework and attaching a second end of the at least one rod to at least one secondary bracket attached to the top wall of the bridge unit; precasting a concrete headwall unit onto the casting surface; precasting a series of counterfort members into the counterfort forms before the headwall has completely hardened; removing the series of counterfort forms
- a shaft may be anchored within each of the anchor members and can extend outwardly from the top wall and through each of the counterfort forms, wherein a cross-hole is created in each of the counterfort members during the casting of the series of counterfort members.
- a tubular member may be positioned over the anchored shaft and can be integrally formed within the counterfort member such that the diameter of the cross-hole generally corresponds to the diameter of the tubular member.
- a precast concrete bridge and headwall assembly comprising a precast concrete bridge unit including a top wall connecting opposite side walls, and a precast concrete headwall having a bottom surface mating with the top wall of the bridge unit and a series of counterfort members at laterally spaced intervals between the side walls.
- the counterfort members are integrally formed with the headwall such that no seam is present between the headwall and the counterfort members.
- the series of counterfort members may include at least two different sizes of members.
- the counterfort members of a first size may have a releasable connection to the top wall of the bridge unit, and the counterfort members of a second size may have a releasable connection to the top wall of the bridge unit.
- the assembly may further comprise at least one primary bracket integrally formed with the headwall, at least one secondary bracket attached to the top wall of the bridge unit such that the at least one primary bracket formed in the headwall and the at least one secondary bracket attached to the top wall of the bridge unit are positioned between adjacent anchor members, and may additionally include at least one rod having a first end releasably coupled to the at least one primary bracket and a second end releasably coupled to the at least one secondary bracket.
- FIG. 1 is an end view of an assembly of a precast concrete bridge unit and headwall unit constructed and assembled in accordance with the invention
- FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view of the bridge unit and casting framework including releasably attached counterfort forms before concrete has been poured;
- FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional view taken through a counterfort form and the casting framework and framing unit of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken through a primary bracket in FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 2C is a cross-sectional view taken through a secondary bracket in FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 3 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of the bridge unit and headwall and counterfort unit releasably attached to the bridge unit after the concrete has hardened;
- FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating the steps in the method of producing a precast concrete bridge and headwall assembly
- FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view of the bridge unit and casting framework including releasably attached counterfort forms in two different sizes before concrete has been poured;
- FIG. 5A is a side view of the structure illustrated in FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 6 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of the bridge unit and headwall and a counterfort unit having a second size releasably attached to the bridge unit after the concrete has hardened;
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the bridge unit and headwall assembly including two different size counterfort members.
- a precast reinforced concrete culvert or bridge unit 10 is constructed.
- the bridge unit 10 includes a top wall 12 , which may have a conventional arcuate configuration, see FIG. 1 , or which may have a flat construction, and which integrally connects parallel spaced vertical side walls 14 to form an open bottom bridge unit.
- a bridge unit may also be constructed with a bottom wall which also integrally connects the side walls 14 to form a box-type culvert or bridge unit.
- a separately precast steel reinforced flat concrete headwall 16 projects upwardly from one end of the bridge unit 10 and is supported by a plurality or series of concrete buttresses or counterfort members 18 which preferably are tapered in two directions.
- each of the counterfort members 18 is illustrated as being identical.
- the counterfort members 18 may be of different sizes, for example, two different sizes, and larger counterfort members may be used on opposite end portions of the headwall 16 , as is discussed in detail below.
- the arcuate top wall 12 is provided with a series of laterally spaced tubular steel first anchor members 22 having internal threads and an end cap or plate, and may further include at least one second anchor member 27 ( FIG. 2 A) for supporting an anchor bracket.
- the laterally spaced embedded first anchor members 22 and the at least one second anchor member 27 are located a predetermined distance from a first side 38 of the bridge unit 10 .
- the anchor members 22 are configured to receive a threaded shaft 23 , i.e., a bolt or rod, passing through and supporting a tubular member 25 , as is discussed further below.
- a series of counterfort forms 24 are releasably attached to the top wall 12 at laterally spaced intervals between the side walls 14 .
- the counterfort forms 24 may be formed as a sheet metal structure for defining a predetermined counterfort shape.
- Each counterfort form 24 has two side plates 26 , a lateral plate 28 between the side plates 26 , a bottom edge 30 , a top edge 32 , and forward edges 34 .
- the lateral plate 28 includes an aperture 29 for passage of the threaded shaft 23 .
- the counterfort forms 24 are assembled to the top bridge unit 10 such that the forward edges 34 are adjacent the top wall 12 of the bridge unit 10 , the lateral plate 28 is spaced from the top wall 12 of the bridge unit 10 , and the bottom edge 30 is spaced from a horizontal casting surface 40 supporting the first side of the bridge unit 10 .
- the counterfort forms 24 are each held in position on the bridge unit 10 by one of the threaded shafts 23 extending through the aperture 29 and secured, for example, by two nuts and a washer.
- the tubular member 25 may comprise a section of PVC pipe that is positioned within the counterfort form 24 when the counterfort form 24 is assembled to the bridge unit 10 prior to a casting operation.
- the counterfort form 24 isolates the threaded shaft 23 from concrete formed in the counterfort form 24 .
- the bridge unit 10 is illustrated positioned with a first side 38 supported by the horizontal casting surface 40 and a casting framework 42 is constructed above the casting surface 40 adjacent the top wall.
- the bottom edge 30 of the counterfort forms 24 is located adjacent an upper edge of the casting framework 42 , identified by the dashed line L, with the bottom edge 30 vertically aligned with an intended location of an upper surface of the headwall 16 during a casting operation.
- the casting framework 42 may be formed of, for example, rebar.
- Rebar reinforcements 43 may be placed in each of the counterfort forms 24 such that a portion of the rebar reinforcement 43 extends down into the casting framework 42 .
- one or more rebar reinforcements 43 may be formed as a U-shaped member extending around the outside of the tubular member 25 .
- the rebar reinforcements 43 may include enlarged ends 55 for increased anchoring and reinforcement strength.
- a framing unit 44 is placed on the casting surface 40 to define the top end surface and side edge surfaces of the headwall 16 .
- the bracing structure 49 can comprise a primary bracket 48 located adjacent the casting framework 42 , a secondary bracket 52 releasably attached to the top wall 12 of the bridge unit 10 via a bolt engaged with the at least one second anchor member 27 , and a brace member 54 extending between the primary and secondary brackets 48 , 52 .
- the brace member 54 may comprise a rod having opposite threaded first and second ends 56 , 58 for detachably coupling to the primary and secondary brackets 48 , 52 via nuts applied to the ends 56 , 58 .
- the primary bracket 48 may include a base portion 51 having a plurality of studs 50 , such as four studs 50 , extending downward into the casting framework 42 .
- the studs 50 preferably comprise Nelson studs for anchoring in the concrete forming the headwall 16 .
- the primary bracket 48 Prior to formation of the headwall 16 , the primary bracket 48 may be supported by attachment of one or more of the studs 50 to the casting framework 42 , such as by tying the studs 50 via wire to the casting framework 42 .
- the releasable coupling of the brace member 54 to the primary and secondary brackets 48 , 52 forms a detachable assembly that permits the bracing structure 49 to be located in position during formation of the headwall 16 for accurate placement of the primary bracket 48 , and allowing disassembly for shipment of the bridge unit 10 and the headwall 16 as separate components.
- the bracing structure 49 is preferably formed of a corrosion resistant material, such as stainless steel.
- the brace assembly 49 and the framing unit 44 With the counterfort forms 24 , the brace assembly 49 and the framing unit 44 in position with the top wall 10 , concrete is poured into the framing unit 44 and around the brace assembly 49 to form the headwall 16 . Subsequently, before the concrete of the headwall 16 fully sets, concrete is poured in the counterfort forms 24 . Hence, the top wall 12 with a counterfort form 24 forms a mold cavity for formation of a counterfort member 18 .
- the concrete for the counterfort members 18 can be poured simultaneous with or as a final stage of pouring of the concrete for the headwall 16 , i.e., immediately following the pouring of the concrete of the headwall 16 while the headwall concrete is still wet.
- Forming the counterfort members 18 simultaneously with, or substantially simultaneously with, the formation of the headwall 16 is designed to create the counterfort members 18 as integral or unitary with the concrete material of the headwall 16 , defining an integral unit 64 , as illustrated in FIG. 3 .
- the construction of the integral unit 64 avoids formation of a seam along the junction between the counterfort members 18 and the headwall 16 .
- the reinforcements 43 are located fully surrounded by concrete material without a pathway for moisture to penetrate from exterior of the counterfort member 18 to the reinforcements 43 . Hence, deterioration caused by oxidation (rust) of the reinforcements 43 can be avoided by the integral construction described herein.
- the at least one primary bracket 48 is integrally formed with the headwall 16 via the studs 50 , i.e., the studs 50 are embedded within the hardened concrete of the headwall 16 .
- a cross-hole 62 is created in each of the counterfort members 18 by way of the threaded shaft 23 and the tubular member 25 such that a diameter D of the cross-hole 62 generally corresponds to the diameter of the tubular member 25 , see FIG. 3 .
- the series of counterfort forms 24 can be removed from the top wall 12 of the bridge unit 10 , and the first and second ends 56 , 58 of the brace member 54 can be disconnected for separation of the headwall from the bridge unit 10 . It may be noted that the removed counterfort forms 24 may be reused in subsequent processes to create additional integral units 64 .
- the bridge units 10 and integral units 64 can be shipped to a construction site where opposite end bridge units 10 may be installed with a crane on supporting concrete footers, and the integral units 64 can be attached to the top wall 12 of each bridge unit 10 with the threaded shafts 23 to form a bridge unit and headwall assembly. After all of the bridge units and integral units 64 are backfilled with compacted soil, the soil around the attached counterfort members 18 cooperates to provide for a more positive lock of the integral units 64 to the end bridge units 10 .
- a precast bridge unit is initially provided at step S 10 ; a series of counterfort forms are attached to the bridge unit at step S 12 ; a casting framework and framing unit are provided at the casting surface adjacent to the bridge unit at step S 14 ; concrete is provided to cast the headwall on the casting surface at step S 16 ; concrete is provide to the series of counterfort forms before the concrete of the headwall has completely hardened at step S 18 ; the counterfort forms are then detached from the bridge unit after the concrete has hardened at step S 20 ; and the integral unit of the headwall and counterfort members is then separated from the bridge unit at step S 22 .
- a precast reinforced concrete culvert or bridge unit 110 is constructed.
- the bridge unit 110 includes a top wall 112 , which may have a conventional arcuate construction, as shown in FIG. 5 , or which may have a flat construction, and which integrally connects parallel spaced vertical side walls 114 to form a bridge unit.
- a separately precast steel reinforced flat concrete headwall 116 projects upwardly from one end of the bridge unit 110 and is supported by a plurality or series of concrete buttresses or counterfort members 118 , 118 b.
- the counterfort members 118 , 118 b may be of different sizes, for example, two different sizes, and larger counterfort members may be used on opposite end portions of the headwall 116 , discussed in detail below.
- the arcuate top wall 112 is provided with a series of first and second laterally spaced tubular steel anchor members 122 , 122 b having internal threads and an end cap or plate.
- the first laterally spaced embedded anchor members 122 are located a first predetermined distance from a first side 138 of the bridge unit 110 .
- the second laterally spaced embedded anchor members 122 b are located a second predetermined distance from a first side 138 of the bridge unit 110 .
- a threaded shaft 123 can be anchored within each of the anchor members 122 , 122 b extending outward from the top wall 112 .
- a tubular member 125 may be positioned over each threaded shaft 123 .
- each counterfort form 124 a may be formed the same as the previously described counterfort form 24 , and includes two side plates 126 , a lateral plate 128 between the side plates 126 , a bottom edge 130 , a top edge 132 , and forward edges 134 .
- Each counterfort form 124 b has two side plates 126 , a first lateral plate 128 a having an aperture 129 , a second lateral plate 128 b, the first and second lateral plates 128 a, 128 b being between the side plates 126 , a bottom edge 130 , a top edge 132 , and forward edges 134 .
- the first lateral plate 128 a extends generally parallel to the top wall 112 of the bridge unit 110 and the second lateral plate 128 b angles away from the first lateral plate 128 b and top wall 112 toward a horizontal casting surface 140 .
- the second counterfort form 124 b is taller along the top wall 112 and extends a greater distance from the top wall 112 than the first counterfort form 124 a.
- the counterfort forms 124 a, 124 b are positioned such that the forward edges 134 are adjacent the top wall 112 of the bridge unit 110 , the lateral plates 128 , 128 a, 128 b are spaced from the top wall 112 of the bridge unit 110 , and one of the threaded shafts 123 extends through each aperture 129 , and is secured, for example, by two nuts and a washer, to support the counterfort forms 124 a, 124 b to the bridge unit 110 .
- the bridge unit 110 is initially provided positioned with a first side 138 supported by the horizontal casting surface 140 and the top wall 112 being adjacent a casting framework 142 and a framing unit 144 .
- the bottom edge 130 of the counterfort forms 124 a, 124 b is located adjacent an upper edge of the casting framework 142 , identified by the dashed line L, and framing unit 144 .
- the casting framework 142 may be formed of, for example, rebar.
- Rebar reinforcements 143 a , 143 b may be placed in the respective counterfort forms 124 a, 124 b such that a portion of the rebar reinforcement 143 a, 143 b extends down into the casting framework 142 .
- the rebar reinforcements 143 a, 143 b may include enlarged ends 155 , or hooks, as illustrated for example by hook 157 in FIG. 5A , and any combination thereof, for increased anchoring and reinforcement strength.
- the framing unit 144 is placed on the casting surface 140 to define the top end surface and side edge surfaces of the headwall 116 .
- the concrete headwall 116 is cast on the casting surface 140 embedding the casting framework 142 within the headwall 116 .
- the counterfort members 118 a, 118 b are cast into the counterfort forms 124 , 124 b, as seen in FIGS. 6 and 7 and as described above with reference to the formation of the counterfort members 18 .
- a cross-hole 162 is created in each of the counterfort members 118 , 118 b by way of the threaded shaft 123 and the tubular member 125 such that a diameter D of the cross-hole 162 generally corresponds to the diameter of the tubular member 125 , see FIG. 6 .
- an integral unit 164 made up of the counterfort members 118 a, 118 b and the headwall 116 , is formed such that no seam is present between the headwall 116 and the counterfort members 118 a, 118 b, as illustrated in FIG. 6 . While two different size counterfort members 118 , 118 b are shown in FIG. 6 , it is understood that more than two different sizes may be used, for example, three or four different sizes.
- the series of counterfort forms 124 a, 124 b is removed from the top wall 112 of the bridge unit 110 .
- the integral unit 164 is then separated from the bridge unit 110 for shipment to a construction site where the integral unit 164 and bridge unit 110 may be assembled to form a bridge unit and headwall assembly.
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A method of producing a precast concrete bridge and headwall assembly, includes the steps of casting a reinforced concrete bridge unit having a top wall connecting opposite side walls, releasably attaching a series of counterfort forms to the top wall of the bridge unit at laterally spaced intervals between the side walls, and positioning the bridge unit with a first side supported by a horizontal casting surface, wherein the top wall is positioned adjacent a casting framework and a bottom edge of the counterfort forms is located adjacent the casting framework. The method further includes precasting a concrete headwall unit onto the casting surface, precasting a series of counterfort members into the counterfort forms before the headwall has completely hardened, removing the series of counterfort forms from the top wall of the bridge unit; and removing the headwall and counterfort members as a unit from the bridge unit.
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- This invention is directed to precast structures, and more particularly to an improved precast concrete bridge unit and headwall assembly.
- In a precast reinforced concrete bridge unit having a headwall it is known to cast the headwall as an integral part of an end bridge unit when the bridge unit is being cast. It is also known to precast the headwall separately with a bottom arcuate abutment or collar which extends continuously across the arcuate top wall of the bridge unit. The collar is secured to the top wall of the bridge unit by bolts or threaded rods which extend into the top wall and are threaded into concrete anchors embedded within the top wall. The continuous arcuate collar provides for attaching the vertical headwall to the bridge unit at the construction site. It is also known to precast a series of concrete counterfort members that are supported on a headwall and subsequently secured to the top wall of the bridge unit by bolts or threaded rods which extend into the top wall and are threaded into concrete anchors embedded within the top wall.
- It is desirable for the headwall to be precast separately from the precast bridge unit for significantly reducing the weight of the precast bridge unit and to facilitate shipping the precast bridge unit along a roadway or highway with a semi-truck and low bed trailer vehicle. The separate precast headwall units also facilitate handling and shipping of the headwall units on a semi-truck and trailer vehicle. After all of the bridge units are positioned at the construction site with the aid of a crane, the headwall units are then positioned with the crane and attached to the opposite end bridge units.
- In accordance with an aspect of the invention, a method of producing a precast concrete bridge and headwall assembly is provided, comprising the steps of: casting a reinforced concrete bridge unit having a top wall connecting opposite side walls; releasably attaching a series of counterfort forms to the top wall of the bridge unit at laterally spaced intervals between the side walls; positioning the bridge unit with a first side supported by a horizontal casting surface, wherein the top wall is positioned adjacent a casting framework and a bottom edge of the counterfort forms is located adjacent the casting framework; precasting a concrete headwall unit onto the casting surface; precasting a series of counterfort members into the counterfort forms before the headwall has completely hardened; removing the series of counterfort forms from the top wall of the bridge unit; and removing the headwall and counterfort members as a unit from the bridge unit.
- The precasting of the headwall and the series of counterfort members may be simultaneous, forming an integral unit made up of the counterfort members and the headwall.
- The casting of the bridge unit may include positioning a series of anchor members in the top wall at laterally spaced intervals between the side walls.
- A cross-hole may be created in each of the counterfort members during the casting of the series of counterfort members.
- The precasting of the headwall may include positioning at least one primary bracket at least partially in the casting framework, such that the at least one primary bracket may be integrally formed with the headwall once the headwall has hardened, and may include at least one secondary bracket attached to the top wall of the bridge unit, such that the at least one primary bracket formed in the headwall and the at least one secondary bracket attached to the top wall of the bridge unit are positioned between adjacent anchor members.
- The at least one primary bracket may include studs extending into the casting framework.
- Prior to precasting of the headwall a first end of at least one rod may be releasably coupled to the at least one primary bracket in the casting framework and a second end of the at least one rod may be releasably coupled to the at least one secondary bracket attached to the top wall of the bridge unit.
- The series of counterfort forms may include at least two different sizes of forms.
- A first size of the counterfort members may have a releasable connection to the top wall of the bridge unit, and a second size of the counterfort members may have a releasable connection to the top wall of the bridge unit.
- Releasably attaching the series of counterfort forms may include side plates of the counterfort forms having forward edges adjacent the top wall of the bridge unit and a lateral plate, which extends between the side plates, being spaced from the top wall of the bridge unit.
- In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a method of producing a precast concrete bridge and headwall assembly is provided, comprising the steps of: casting a reinforced concrete bridge unit having a top wall connecting opposite side walls; releasably attaching a series of counterfort forms to the top wall of the bridge unit at laterally spaced intervals between the side walls; positioning the bridge unit with a first side supported by a horizontal casting surface, wherein the top wall is positioned adjacent a casting framework and a bottom edge of the counterfort forms is located adjacent the casting framework; positioning at least one primary bracket at least partially in the casting framework; releasably attaching a first end of at least one rod to the at least one primary bracket in the casting framework and attaching a second end of the at least one rod to at least one secondary bracket attached to the top wall of the bridge unit; precasting a concrete headwall unit onto the casting surface; precasting a series of counterfort members into the counterfort forms before the headwall has completely hardened; removing the series of counterfort forms from the top wall of the bridge unit; detaching the first end of the at least one rod from the at least one primary bracket and detaching the second end of the at least one rod from the at least one secondary bracket; and removing the headwall and counterfort members as a unit from the bridge unit.
- A shaft may be anchored within each of the anchor members and can extend outwardly from the top wall and through each of the counterfort forms, wherein a cross-hole is created in each of the counterfort members during the casting of the series of counterfort members.
- A tubular member may be positioned over the anchored shaft and can be integrally formed within the counterfort member such that the diameter of the cross-hole generally corresponds to the diameter of the tubular member.
- In accordance with a further aspect of the invention, a precast concrete bridge and headwall assembly is provided comprising a precast concrete bridge unit including a top wall connecting opposite side walls, and a precast concrete headwall having a bottom surface mating with the top wall of the bridge unit and a series of counterfort members at laterally spaced intervals between the side walls. The counterfort members are integrally formed with the headwall such that no seam is present between the headwall and the counterfort members.
- The series of counterfort members may include at least two different sizes of members.
- The counterfort members of a first size may have a releasable connection to the top wall of the bridge unit, and the counterfort members of a second size may have a releasable connection to the top wall of the bridge unit.
- The assembly may further comprise at least one primary bracket integrally formed with the headwall, at least one secondary bracket attached to the top wall of the bridge unit such that the at least one primary bracket formed in the headwall and the at least one secondary bracket attached to the top wall of the bridge unit are positioned between adjacent anchor members, and may additionally include at least one rod having a first end releasably coupled to the at least one primary bracket and a second end releasably coupled to the at least one secondary bracket.
- While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the present invention, it is believed that the present invention will be better understood from the following description in conjunction with the accompanying Drawing Figures, in which like reference numerals identify like elements, and wherein:
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FIG. 1 is an end view of an assembly of a precast concrete bridge unit and headwall unit constructed and assembled in accordance with the invention; -
FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view of the bridge unit and casting framework including releasably attached counterfort forms before concrete has been poured; -
FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional view taken through a counterfort form and the casting framework and framing unit ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken through a primary bracket inFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 2C is a cross-sectional view taken through a secondary bracket inFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 3 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of the bridge unit and headwall and counterfort unit releasably attached to the bridge unit after the concrete has hardened; -
FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating the steps in the method of producing a precast concrete bridge and headwall assembly; -
FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view of the bridge unit and casting framework including releasably attached counterfort forms in two different sizes before concrete has been poured; -
FIG. 5A is a side view of the structure illustrated inFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 6 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of the bridge unit and headwall and a counterfort unit having a second size releasably attached to the bridge unit after the concrete has hardened; and -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the bridge unit and headwall assembly including two different size counterfort members. - In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration, and not by way of limitation, specific preferred embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
- A method of production of a precast bridge unit and headwall assembly will be described. Referring to
FIG. 1 , a precast reinforced concrete culvert or bridge unit 10 is constructed. The bridge unit 10 includes atop wall 12, which may have a conventional arcuate configuration, seeFIG. 1 , or which may have a flat construction, and which integrally connects parallel spacedvertical side walls 14 to form an open bottom bridge unit. However, a bridge unit may also be constructed with a bottom wall which also integrally connects theside walls 14 to form a box-type culvert or bridge unit. A separately precast steel reinforcedflat concrete headwall 16 projects upwardly from one end of the bridge unit 10 and is supported by a plurality or series of concrete buttresses orcounterfort members 18 which preferably are tapered in two directions. For purposes of simplification, each of thecounterfort members 18 is illustrated as being identical. However, thecounterfort members 18 may be of different sizes, for example, two different sizes, and larger counterfort members may be used on opposite end portions of theheadwall 16, as is discussed in detail below. - As shown in
FIGS. 2 and 2A , when the bridge unit 10 is precast, the arcuatetop wall 12 is provided with a series of laterally spaced tubular steelfirst anchor members 22 having internal threads and an end cap or plate, and may further include at least one second anchor member 27 (FIG. 2 A) for supporting an anchor bracket. The laterally spaced embeddedfirst anchor members 22 and the at least onesecond anchor member 27 are located a predetermined distance from afirst side 38 of the bridge unit 10. Theanchor members 22 are configured to receive a threadedshaft 23, i.e., a bolt or rod, passing through and supporting atubular member 25, as is discussed further below. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , after thetop wall 12 andside walls 14 of the bridge unit 10 are precast, a series ofcounterfort forms 24 are releasably attached to thetop wall 12 at laterally spaced intervals between theside walls 14. Thecounterfort forms 24 may be formed as a sheet metal structure for defining a predetermined counterfort shape. Eachcounterfort form 24 has twoside plates 26, alateral plate 28 between theside plates 26, abottom edge 30, atop edge 32, andforward edges 34. Thelateral plate 28 includes anaperture 29 for passage of the threadedshaft 23. Thecounterfort forms 24 are assembled to the top bridge unit 10 such that theforward edges 34 are adjacent thetop wall 12 of the bridge unit 10, thelateral plate 28 is spaced from thetop wall 12 of the bridge unit 10, and thebottom edge 30 is spaced from ahorizontal casting surface 40 supporting the first side of the bridge unit 10. The counterfort forms 24 are each held in position on the bridge unit 10 by one of the threadedshafts 23 extending through theaperture 29 and secured, for example, by two nuts and a washer. In a typical construction, thetubular member 25 may comprise a section of PVC pipe that is positioned within thecounterfort form 24 when thecounterfort form 24 is assembled to the bridge unit 10 prior to a casting operation. Thecounterfort form 24 isolates the threadedshaft 23 from concrete formed in thecounterfort form 24. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , the bridge unit 10 is illustrated positioned with afirst side 38 supported by thehorizontal casting surface 40 and acasting framework 42 is constructed above the castingsurface 40 adjacent the top wall. Thebottom edge 30 of the counterfort forms 24 is located adjacent an upper edge of thecasting framework 42, identified by the dashed line L, with thebottom edge 30 vertically aligned with an intended location of an upper surface of the headwall 16 during a casting operation. The castingframework 42 may be formed of, for example, rebar.Rebar reinforcements 43 may be placed in each of the counterfort forms 24 such that a portion of therebar reinforcement 43 extends down into thecasting framework 42. For example, one ormore rebar reinforcements 43 may be formed as a U-shaped member extending around the outside of thetubular member 25. Therebar reinforcements 43 may include enlarged ends 55 for increased anchoring and reinforcement strength. A framingunit 44 is placed on the castingsurface 40 to define the top end surface and side edge surfaces of the headwall 16. - Referring additionally to
FIGS. 2B and 2C , one or more bracingstructures 49 are provided located laterally between adjacent counterfort forms 24. The bracingstructure 49 can comprise aprimary bracket 48 located adjacent thecasting framework 42, asecondary bracket 52 releasably attached to thetop wall 12 of the bridge unit 10 via a bolt engaged with the at least onesecond anchor member 27, and abrace member 54 extending between the primary andsecondary brackets brace member 54 may comprise a rod having opposite threaded first and second ends 56, 58 for detachably coupling to the primary andsecondary brackets ends primary bracket 48 may include abase portion 51 having a plurality ofstuds 50, such as fourstuds 50, extending downward into thecasting framework 42. Thestuds 50 preferably comprise Nelson studs for anchoring in the concrete forming the headwall 16. - Prior to formation of the headwall 16, the
primary bracket 48 may be supported by attachment of one or more of thestuds 50 to thecasting framework 42, such as by tying thestuds 50 via wire to thecasting framework 42. The releasable coupling of thebrace member 54 to the primary andsecondary brackets structure 49 to be located in position during formation of the headwall 16 for accurate placement of theprimary bracket 48, and allowing disassembly for shipment of the bridge unit 10 and the headwall 16 as separate components. It may be noted that the bracingstructure 49 is preferably formed of a corrosion resistant material, such as stainless steel. - With the counterfort forms 24, the
brace assembly 49 and the framingunit 44 in position with the top wall 10, concrete is poured into the framingunit 44 and around thebrace assembly 49 to form the headwall 16. Subsequently, before the concrete of the headwall 16 fully sets, concrete is poured in the counterfort forms 24. Hence, thetop wall 12 with acounterfort form 24 forms a mold cavity for formation of acounterfort member 18. The concrete for thecounterfort members 18 can be poured simultaneous with or as a final stage of pouring of the concrete for the headwall 16, i.e., immediately following the pouring of the concrete of the headwall 16 while the headwall concrete is still wet. Forming thecounterfort members 18 simultaneously with, or substantially simultaneously with, the formation of the headwall 16 is designed to create thecounterfort members 18 as integral or unitary with the concrete material of the headwall 16, defining anintegral unit 64, as illustrated inFIG. 3 . The construction of theintegral unit 64 avoids formation of a seam along the junction between thecounterfort members 18 and the headwall 16. By providing a continuous or seamless junction between thecounterfort members 18 and the headwall 16, thereinforcements 43 are located fully surrounded by concrete material without a pathway for moisture to penetrate from exterior of thecounterfort member 18 to thereinforcements 43. Hence, deterioration caused by oxidation (rust) of thereinforcements 43 can be avoided by the integral construction described herein. - Further, upon hardening of the concrete forming the headwall 16, the at least one
primary bracket 48, previously positioned at least partially within thecasting framework 42, is integrally formed with the headwall 16 via thestuds 50, i.e., thestuds 50 are embedded within the hardened concrete of the headwall 16. A cross-hole 62 is created in each of thecounterfort members 18 by way of the threadedshaft 23 and thetubular member 25 such that a diameter D of the cross-hole 62 generally corresponds to the diameter of thetubular member 25, seeFIG. 3 . After the concrete forming the headwall 16 andcounterfort members 18 is set or hardened, the series ofcounterfort forms 24 can be removed from thetop wall 12 of the bridge unit 10, and the first and second ends 56, 58 of thebrace member 54 can be disconnected for separation of the headwall from the bridge unit 10. It may be noted that the removed counterfort forms 24 may be reused in subsequent processes to create additionalintegral units 64. - Subsequently, the bridge units 10 and
integral units 64 can be shipped to a construction site where opposite end bridge units 10 may be installed with a crane on supporting concrete footers, and theintegral units 64 can be attached to thetop wall 12 of each bridge unit 10 with the threadedshafts 23 to form a bridge unit and headwall assembly. After all of the bridge units andintegral units 64 are backfilled with compacted soil, the soil around the attachedcounterfort members 18 cooperates to provide for a more positive lock of theintegral units 64 to the end bridge units 10. - Summarizing the process for formation of the
integral units 64, with reference toFIG. 4 : a precast bridge unit is initially provided at step S10; a series of counterfort forms are attached to the bridge unit at step S12; a casting framework and framing unit are provided at the casting surface adjacent to the bridge unit at step S14; concrete is provided to cast the headwall on the casting surface at step S16; concrete is provide to the series of counterfort forms before the concrete of the headwall has completely hardened at step S18; the counterfort forms are then detached from the bridge unit after the concrete has hardened at step S20; and the integral unit of the headwall and counterfort members is then separated from the bridge unit at step S22. - Referring to
FIGS. 5, 5A and 6 , an alternative configuration of the bridge unit and headwall assembly will be described wherein structure corresponding to that described above with reference toFIGS. 1-4 is identified with the same reference number increased by 100. Referring toFIG. 5 , a precast reinforced concrete culvert orbridge unit 110 is constructed. Thebridge unit 110 includes atop wall 112, which may have a conventional arcuate construction, as shown inFIG. 5 , or which may have a flat construction, and which integrally connects parallel spacedvertical side walls 114 to form a bridge unit. A separately precast steel reinforced flatconcrete headwall 116 projects upwardly from one end of thebridge unit 110 and is supported by a plurality or series of concrete buttresses orcounterfort members 118, 118 b. Thecounterfort members 118, 118 b may be of different sizes, for example, two different sizes, and larger counterfort members may be used on opposite end portions of the headwall 116, discussed in detail below. - As shown in
FIGS. 5 and 5A , when thebridge unit 110 is precast, the arcuatetop wall 112 is provided with a series of first and second laterally spaced tubularsteel anchor members 122, 122 b having internal threads and an end cap or plate. The first laterally spaced embedded anchor members 122 are located a first predetermined distance from afirst side 138 of thebridge unit 110. The second laterally spaced embeddedanchor members 122 b are located a second predetermined distance from afirst side 138 of thebridge unit 110. A threadedshaft 123 can be anchored within each of theanchor members 122, 122 b extending outward from thetop wall 112. Atubular member 125 may be positioned over each threadedshaft 123. - After the
bridge unit 110 is precast, a series ofcounterfort forms top wall 112 at laterally spaced intervals between theside walls 114. Each counterfort form 124 a may be formed the same as the previously describedcounterfort form 24, and includes twoside plates 126, alateral plate 128 between theside plates 126, abottom edge 130, atop edge 132, and forward edges 134. Eachcounterfort form 124 b has twoside plates 126, a firstlateral plate 128 a having an aperture 129, a secondlateral plate 128 b, the first and secondlateral plates side plates 126, abottom edge 130, atop edge 132, and forward edges 134. The firstlateral plate 128 a extends generally parallel to thetop wall 112 of thebridge unit 110 and the secondlateral plate 128 b angles away from the firstlateral plate 128 b andtop wall 112 toward ahorizontal casting surface 140. Thesecond counterfort form 124 b is taller along thetop wall 112 and extends a greater distance from thetop wall 112 than thefirst counterfort form 124 a. The counterfort forms 124 a, 124 b are positioned such that theforward edges 134 are adjacent thetop wall 112 of thebridge unit 110, thelateral plates top wall 112 of thebridge unit 110, and one of the threadedshafts 123 extends through each aperture 129, and is secured, for example, by two nuts and a washer, to support the counterfort forms 124 a, 124 b to thebridge unit 110. - The
bridge unit 110 is initially provided positioned with afirst side 138 supported by thehorizontal casting surface 140 and thetop wall 112 being adjacent acasting framework 142 and aframing unit 144. Thebottom edge 130 of the counterfort forms 124 a, 124 b is located adjacent an upper edge of thecasting framework 142, identified by the dashed line L, and framingunit 144. Thecasting framework 142 may be formed of, for example, rebar.Rebar reinforcements counterfort forms rebar reinforcement casting framework 142. Therebar reinforcements hook 157 inFIG. 5A , and any combination thereof, for increased anchoring and reinforcement strength. The framingunit 144 is placed on thecasting surface 140 to define the top end surface and side edge surfaces of theheadwall 116. - The
concrete headwall 116 is cast on thecasting surface 140 embedding thecasting framework 142 within theheadwall 116. Before the headwall 116 completely hardens, thecounterfort members FIGS. 6 and 7 and as described above with reference to the formation of thecounterfort members 18. A cross-hole 162 is created in each of thecounterfort members 118, 118 b by way of the threadedshaft 123 and thetubular member 125 such that a diameter D of the cross-hole 162 generally corresponds to the diameter of thetubular member 125, seeFIG. 6 . After the concrete forming theheadwall 116 andcounterfort members integral unit 164, made up of thecounterfort members headwall 116, is formed such that no seam is present between the headwall 116 and thecounterfort members FIG. 6 . While two differentsize counterfort members 118, 118 b are shown inFIG. 6 , it is understood that more than two different sizes may be used, for example, three or four different sizes. Subsequent to hardening of the material of theintegral unit 164, the series ofcounterfort forms top wall 112 of thebridge unit 110. Theintegral unit 164 is then separated from thebridge unit 110 for shipment to a construction site where theintegral unit 164 andbridge unit 110 may be assembled to form a bridge unit and headwall assembly. - While particular embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is therefore intended to cover in the appended claims all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of this invention.
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1. A method of producing a precast concrete bridge and headwall assembly, comprising the steps of:
casting a reinforced concrete bridge unit having a top wall connecting opposite side walls;
releasably attaching a series of counterfort forms to the top wall of the bridge unit at laterally spaced intervals between the side walls;
positioning the bridge unit with a first side supported by a horizontal casting surface, wherein the top wall is positioned adjacent a casting framework and a bottom edge of the counterfort forms is located adjacent the casting framework;
precasting a concrete headwall unit onto the casting surface;
precasting a series of counterfort members into the counterfort forms before the headwall has completely hardened;
removing the series of counterfort forms from the top wall of the bridge unit; and
removing the headwall and counterfort members as a unit from the bridge unit.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the precasting of the headwall and the series of counterfort members is simultaneous, forming an integral unit made up of the counterfort members and the headwall.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the casting of the bridge unit includes positioning a series of anchor members in the top wall at laterally spaced intervals between the side walls.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein a cross-hole is created in each of the counterfort members during the casting of the series of counterfort members.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the precasting of the headwall includes positioning at least one primary bracket at least partially in the casting framework, such that the at least one primary bracket is integrally formed with the headwall once the headwall has hardened, and including at least one secondary bracket attached to the top wall of the bridge unit, such that the at least one primary bracket formed in the headwall and the at least one secondary bracket attached to the top wall of the bridge unit are positioned between adjacent anchor members.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the at least one primary bracket includes studs extending into the casting framework.
7. The method of claim 5 , wherein, prior to precasting of the headwall a first end of at least one rod is releasably coupled to the at least one primary bracket in the casting framework and a second end of the at least one rod is releasably coupled to the at least one secondary bracket attached to the top wall of the bridge unit.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the series of counterfort forms includes at least two different sizes of forms.
9. The method of claim 8 , wherein a first size of the counterfort members has a releasable connection to the top wall of the bridge unit, and a second size of the counterfort members has a releasable connection to the top wall of the bridge unit.
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein releasably attaching the series of counterfort forms includes side plates of the counterfort forms having forward edges adjacent the top wall of the bridge unit and a lateral plate, which extends between the side plates, being spaced from the top wall of the bridge unit.
11. A method of producing a precast concrete bridge and headwall assembly, comprising the steps of:
casting a reinforced concrete bridge unit having a top wall connecting opposite side walls;
releasably attaching a series of counterfort forms to the top wall of the bridge unit at laterally spaced intervals between the side walls;
positioning the bridge unit with a first side supported by a horizontal casting surface, wherein the top wall is positioned adjacent a casting framework and a bottom edge of the counterfort forms is located adjacent the casting framework;
positioning at least one primary bracket at least partially in the casting framework;
releasably attaching a first end of at least one rod to the at least one primary bracket in the casting framework and attaching a second end of the at least one rod to at least one secondary bracket attached to the top wall of the bridge unit;
precasting a concrete headwall unit onto the casting surface;
precasting a series of counterfort members into the counterfort forms before the headwall has completely hardened;
removing the series of counterfort forms from the top wall of the bridge unit;
detaching the first end of the at least one rod from the at least one primary bracket and detaching the second end of the at least one rod from the at least one secondary bracket; and
removing the headwall and counterfort members as a unit from the bridge unit.
12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the precasting of the headwall and the series of counterfort members is simultaneous, forming an integral unit made up of the counterfort members and the headwall.
13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the casting of the bridge unit includes positioning a series of anchor members in the top wall at laterally spaced intervals between the side walls.
14. The method of claim 13 , wherein a shaft is anchored within each of the anchor members and extends outwardly from the top wall and through each of the counterfort forms, wherein a cross-hole is created in each of the counterfort members during the casting of the series of counterfort members.
15. The method of claim 14 , wherein a tubular member is positioned over the anchored shaft and is integrally formed within the counterfort member such that the diameter of the cross-hole generally corresponds to the diameter of the tubular member.
16. The method of claim 11 , wherein the series of counterfort forms includes at least two different sizes of forms.
17. A precast concrete bridge and headwall assembly comprising:
a precast concrete bridge unit including a top wall connecting opposite side walls; and
a precast concrete headwall having a bottom surface mating with the top wall of the bridge unit and a series of counterfort members at laterally spaced intervals between the side walls, the counterfort members being integrally formed with the headwall such that no seam is present between the headwall and the counterfort members.
18. The assembly of claim 17 , wherein the series of counterfort members includes at least two different sizes of members.
19. The assembly of claim 18 , wherein the counterfort members of a first size have a releasable connection to the top wall of the bridge unit, and the counterfort members of a second size have a releasable connection to the top wall of the bridge unit.
20. The assembly of claim 17 , further comprising:
at least one primary bracket integrally formed with the headwall;
at least one secondary bracket attached to the top wall of the bridge unit such that the at least one primary bracket formed in the headwall and the at least one secondary bracket attached to the top wall of the bridge unit are positioned between adjacent anchor members; and
at least one rod having a first end releasably coupled to the at least one primary bracket and a second end releasably coupled to the at least one secondary bracket.
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