Selection Criteria:
CIP/PS BOX GIRDER
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SPAN RANGE (ft) |
DEPTH/SPAN |
COST/SQ-FT |
| SIMPLE |
CONT |
| 100-250 |
0.045 |
| 0.040 |
$75-$145 |
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Advantages |
Disadvantages |
- Common construction method in California
- Low cost
- Low depth/span ratio
- High seismic resistance
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- Longer construction time than precast concrete
- Requires additional temporary vertical clearance for falsework
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Note: Costs are for year 2000 dollars in California
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