Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Integrated concrete bridges represent a modern engineering solution that eliminates expansion joints and bearings, traditionally considered critical maintenance elements. This article provides an overview of integrated bridges, covering their structural configurations and structural interaction. The advantages and disadvantages of integrated bridges are examined. The article also highlights the differences between integrated, semi-integrated, and traditional non-integrated bridges, focusing on their structural principles. Furthermore, examples from global practice are presented, demonstrating the growing popularity and technical benefits of these bridges.
Source: E3S Web of Conferences
Authors: Klaudia Tutkova, Stefan Kusnir
Institution: Technical University of Košice
Language: English
Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413201429