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Inverted-tee cap construction

Inverted-tee cap construction

Inverted-tee cap construction

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Has anyone out there been involved in the construction of inverted-tee bridge pier caps?  Our firm is working on a job with inverted-tee pier caps and the contractor wants to pour the cap in 2 pieces - one piece being the "ledge" and the other being the "stem".

We are really hesitant to have a horizontal construction joint in our pier cap, but are wondering what experiences others have had in this regard.

Thanks.

RE: Inverted-tee cap construction

I think the horizontal joint at that location is a bad idea.  Sounds like you do too.

Check out TxDOT as they do a lot of inverted tee constuction.

Regards,
Qshake

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RE: Inverted-tee cap construction

(OP)
Thanks for the response, Qshake.  I have some emails in to TxDOT employees that I know.

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