prestressed beamsTarmac Precast Concrete - technical overview

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typical applications:Short and medium span bridges, commercial developments, jetties and marine decks.

advantages:Provides a closely assembled soffit with lower numberof beams required and less insitu concrete. No needfor formwork.

TY Beamprofile span range (in metres)

typical applications:Short and medium span bridges and commercialdevelopments.

advantages:The beams are spaced apart, facilitating easy accessto the underside of the structure.

TY Beam with rebateprofile span range (in metres)

typical applications:Complementary edge beam to the ‘TY’ beam.

advantages:Can be used for a solid infill deck. Increasedsection properties to support parapet loading.

TYE Beam profile span range (in metres)

typical applications:Short and medium span bridges and commercialdevelopments.

advantages:Provides a closely assembled soffit. No need forformwork.

T Beamprofile span range (in metres)

typical applications:Complementary edge beam to the ‘TY’ beam.

advantages:Can be used for beam and slab construction. Increasedsection properties to support parapet loading.

TYE Beam with rebateprofile span range (in metres)

typical applications:Ideal for short span bridges and commercial developments.

advantages:Provides a closely assembled soffit and less insituconcrete. No need for formwork. Can be readilydesigned for continuity.

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SBB Beam (Standard Bridge Beam)

profile span range (in metres)

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p 14-15

p 6-7

p 8-9

p 10-11

p 12-13

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typical applications:Medium and long span bridges and commercial developments.

advantages:The beams are spaced apart, facilitating easy access to the underside of the structure.

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Y Beamprofile span range (in metres)

typical applications:Provides voided bridge deck for medium and longspan road bridge construction.

advantages:Closed soffit to underside ideal for pseudo-box typeconstruction.

M Beam profile span range (in metres)

typical applications:Short to long span bridges. Ideal for use over busy railway lines.

advantages:Provides a quick, safe working platform.

Solid Box Beamprofile span range (in metres)

typical applications:Complementary edge beam to the ‘M’ beam.

advantages:Provides a clean vertical face with a variety of finishes along with a channel void for incorporation of services.

UM Beam profile span range (in metres)

typical applications:Complementary edge beam to the ‘Y’ beam.

advantages:Can be used for either a solid infill deck or beam and slab construction. Increased section properties to support parapet loading.

YE Beamprofile span range (in metres)

typical applications:Medium and long span bridges.

advantages:Suitable for skew decks where torsion is high. Providesa ready made edge detail and easy provision for services.

U Beamprofile span range (in metres)

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typical applications:Longer spans. Major motorway schemes.

advantages:Provides a practical and economical solution for spans up to 40 metres.

SY Beamprofile span range (in metres)

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p 24-25

p 28-29

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SBB Beam (Standard Bridge Beam)

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T Beam

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TY Beam

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TYE Beam

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TY Beam with rebate

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TYE Beam with rebate

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Y Beam

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YE Beam

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M Beam

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UM Beam

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Solid Box Beam

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U Beam

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SY Beam

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