Innovative Technology for Accelerated Construction of Bridge and Embankment Foundations in Europe

FHWA-PL-03-014

In June 2002 the scan team met in Europe with technical and industry leaders representing Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom to identify and evaluate innovative European technologies in accelerated construction of bridge and embankment foundations. The scan team also explored opportunities for cooperative research and development and implementation of accelerated construction technology.

The scan team identified and evaluated 30 technologies and 15 processes with the potential for accelerating construction in the areas of bridge foundation systems, equipment, and ground improvement methods; embankment deep foundation systems, equipment, and ground improvement methods; embankment mat foundation systems and equipment; embankment construction equipment and methods; innovative earth-retention systems; and processes and implementation methods. The report provides tabular summaries of these technologies along with a relative ranking in terms of anticipated improvements in construction time, cost, and quality.

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