The ECC patch was used as a replacement to the previously existent expansion joint that linked two deck slabs.
In addition to the reinforced edge beam, four large prestressing tendons were installed the length of the bridge along the underside of the deck slab.
There were reports of cars being damaged while traveling on the lower deck by fist-sized concrete chunks falling from the joints of upper deck slabs.
If is greater than 0.26, the deck slab shall be treated as if it were unrestrained.
The next phase of construction will involve the U-Beam installation and afterwards, once the U-beams are installed, the placement of the deck slab.
The deck structure comprises a grillage consisting of the deck slab with longitudinal girders and cross-girders.
Also in 2004, the first American steel-free deck slab was constructed in Tama County, Iowa.
For the first time in India, precast deck slabs have been used as a load bearing members in combination with cast-in-situ.
Composite spandrel structure consists of steel girders and reinforced concrete deck slab.
Some 90,600 cubic yards of concrete will be used in the foundation, deck slab, and towers.