PC/PS Concrete I Girder

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PC/PS CONCRETE I GIRDER

PC/PS I Girder

 

SPAN RANGE (ft)

DEPTH/SPAN

COST/SQ-FT
SIMPLE CONT
50-120 0.055
0.05 $110-$190
 

Advantages

Disadvantages
  • Simple construction method
  • Low cost
  • No falsework required
  • Poor seismic resistance
  • Low negative moment capacity

Note:  Costs are for year 2011 dollars in California