Sameh S Badie

US Patent:

6668412, Dec 30, 2003

Filed:

May 27, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/085802

Inventors:

Maher K. Tadros - Omaha NE
Sameh Samir Badie - Omaha NE
Mantu C. Baishya - Omaha NE

Assignee:

Board of Regents of University of Nebraska - Lincoln NE

International Classification:

F16D 100

US Classification:

14 731, 14 73, 403229

Abstract:

A prestressed concrete panel for a bridge construction includes a first section having at least one tension member extending therethrough. A second section of the panel is spaced from the first section to form a gap therebetween. The tension member extends through the second section also and across the gap. The gap is adapted to be aligned above a support beam or girder. At least one compression member also extends between the first and second sections and across the gap in such a manner such that the gap is maintained against the tension forces of the tension member.