PARTIAL-DEPTH PRECAST CONCRETE DECK PANELS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1SECTION INCLUDES
A.Partial-depth precast concrete deck panels for bridge decks.
1.2RELATED SECTIONS
A.Section 03055: Portland Cement Concrete
B.Section 03056: Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC)
C.Section 03211: Reinforcing Steel and Welded Wire
D.Section 03390: Concrete Curing
E.Section 03412: Prestressed Concrete
1.3REFERENCES
A.AASHTO M 111: Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel
Products
B.AASHTO M 203: Steel Strand, Low-Relaxation Uncoated Seven-Wire for
Concrete Reinforcement
C.ASTM C 578: Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation
D.PCI Design Handbook
1.4DEFINITIONS Not Used
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1.5SUBMITTALS
A.Working Drawings
1.Detailed shop drawings of fabricated products for review.
a.Include the following:
1) Details and calculations of the method, materials, and equipment to be used in the prestressing operations, including additions or rearrangement of reinforcing steel and revisions to concrete dimensions from those shown. 2) Method and sequence of stressing.
a.Specifications and details of the prestressing
steel, working stresses, and other data pertaining to the prestressing operation.
b.The proposed arrangement of the prestressing
steel in the panels. 3) Locations and details of lifting inserts, hardware, or devices.
a.Provide at least 4 lifting insets, hardware, or
devices per panel. 4) Type and amount of additional reinforcing required for lifting. 5) Minimum compressive strength to be attained before handling the precast elements.
b.Include supporting engineering calculations.
c.Provide the seal of a Professional Engineer (PE) or
Professional Structural Engineer (SE) licensed in the State of Utah on plans and calculations.
2.Camber strip placement plan for review. Include at least the
following:
a.Heights and widths of camber strips
1) Shown on a plan view of the bridge girders
b.Method, equipment and sequence for forming the camber
strips
c.Procedure describing how camber strips are to be attached
to the girder flanges.
d.Supporting calculations based on field survey and
accounting for camber, profile, cross slope and dead load deflection.
e.Survey data
3.Erection Drawings for precast concrete deck panels for review.
a.Illustrate the proposed method of erection.
b.Provide details of the process including but not limited to the
following: 1) Utilities overhead and below work area Partial-Depth Precast Concrete Deck Panels
2) Protective measures as required 3) Crane information including charts, pick locations and operating radii 4) Cables and lifting devices 5) Load distribution and panel weights 6) Panel erection sequence
B.Material Submittals
1.Certifications
a.Certification stating the manufacturer’s minimum ultimate
tensile strength for each sample of prestressing steel.
C.Casting and Shipping Schedules
1.A casting schedule for information at least 14 calendar days in
advance to make inspection and testing arrangements.
2.A shipping schedule for information at least 14 calendar days
before shipping precast substructure elements to the job site.
D.Photographic Documentation of panel condition at delivery to site and
after deck concrete cure, for information
E.Repair Procedures
1.Written repair procedures for defects and breakage of precast
elements for approval.
1.6IRREPARABLE DAMAGE
A.The following damage types are cause for rejection and are considered
irreparable.
1.Damage which exposes prestressing strand
2.Spalls and honeycombing deeper than 1 inch
3.Cracking parallel to and directly above or below prestressing steel
strand including:
a.A crack more than 6 inch long
b.Multiple cracks of any length
4.Cracking perpendicular to prestressing steel strand including:
a.A crack connecting to the edge of panel with a visible depth
of 1 inch or more
b.A crack more than 10 inch long
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PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1MATERIALS
A.Concrete
1.Use Class AAA(AE) concrete according to Section 03055.
2.Self-consolidating concrete (SCC) may be used at the Contractor’s
option. Refer to Section 03056.
B.Reinforcing Steel
1.Coated reinforcing steel according to Section 03211.
C.Prestressing Steel
1.Grade 270 Low Relaxation Strand, 0.375 inch diameter, according
to AASHTO M 203.
D.Lifting Devices
1.Use devices that can support the required vertical and horizontal
forces with the applicable factors of safety as specified in the Component Handling and Erection Bracing requirements in the PCI Design Handbook.
E.Rigid Plastic Foam
1.Type 6 according to ASTM C 578.
F.Steel Items
1.Galvanize steel items permanently cast into structural concrete
elements according to AASHTO M 111.
2.2FABRICATION
A.Use a Department pre-qualified supplier.
B.Do not place concrete into forms until materials have been inspected and
verified by the Engineer.
C.Fabricate panels to dimensions shown
1.Saw cutting panels to the length shown (cut line parallel to
prestressing steel strand) is acceptable.
D.Construct panels to tolerances specified by the Precast/Prestressed
Concrete Institute (PCI) or National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) and as shown.
1.Sagging or bowing larger than 1/2 inch are cause for rejection.
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E.Perform prestressing according to Section 03412.
F.Permanently mark each precast unit with date of casting and supplier
identification.
1.Stamp markings in fresh concrete.
G.Cure concrete according to Section 03390.
H.Attain a minimum compressive strength of 500 psi before stripping the
form.
1.Maintain concrete curing during form removal and member
handling.
I.Apply unique identification numbers on each panel for asset tracking
purposes.
1.Use stencils and paint or weatherproof, fade resistant, stickers.
2.Position identification numbers so that they will be visible from
below the structure after erection.
2.3QUALITY CONTROL
A.Precast Deck Panels
1.Document test results. The quality control file will contain at least
the following information:
a.Element identification
b.Date and time of cast
c.Concrete cylinder test results
d.Quantity of used concrete and the batch printout
e.Form-stripping date and repairs if applicable
f.Location/number of blockouts and lifting inserts
g.Temperature and moisture of curing period
h.Lifting device details, requirements, and inserts
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1PREPARATION
A.Photographic Documentation showing unique identification numbers and
condition.
1.Photograph each panel when panels are delivered to the project
site.
2.Photograph each panel after concrete deck has finished curing.
B.Fully brace concrete girders or steel girders before placing panels.
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C.Maintain responsibility for aspects of panel installation during stages of
construction including the protection of precast deck panels, the workers, and the traveling public.
D.Clean bearing surfaces and surfaces that will be in permanent contact
before the panels are installed.
E.Place camber strips according to the authorized camber strip placement
plan.
3.2ERECTION
A.Erect precast deck panels according to the authorized erection drawings.
B.Carefully handle materials so that no parts will be cracked, chipped,
broken, or otherwise damaged.
1.Use lifting devices in a manner that will not cause bending or
torsional forces.
C.Place the precast deck panels as shown.
D.Do not lift partial-depth precast concrete deck panels over traffic.
E.Limit construction loads on partial-depth precast panels to limits shown.
END OF SECTION
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Source: Utah Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 1022–1027 of 1,331.
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