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AbouRizk, S and Shi, J (1994) Automated Construction‐Simulation Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 374–85.

AbouRizk, S M, Halpin, D W and Wilson, J R (1994) Fitting Beta Distributions Based on Sample Data. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 288–305.

Bai, Y and Amirkhanian, S N (1994) Knowledge‐Based Expert System for Concrete Mix Design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 357–73.

Everett, J G and Slocum, A H (1994) Automation and Robotics Opportunities: Construction versus Manufacturing. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 443–52.

Farid, F and Koning, T L (1994) Simulation Verifies Queuing Program for Selecting Loader‐Truck Fleets. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 386–404.

Furuya, N, Yamaoka, R and Paulson, B C (1994) Construction of Akashi‐Kaikyo Bridge West Anchorage. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 337–56.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Bridges, suspension; Japan; Bridge construction; Anchorages; Roller compacted concrete;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1994)120:2(337)
  • Abstract:
    The Akashi‐Kaikyo suspension bridge, with a central span of 1,990 m, will soon become the world's longest single span. In total, some 1,420,000 m3 of concrete will go into two piers and two anchorage substructures. Two steel towers will rise to 297 m above sea level; 200,000 t of steel will form the superstructure. Twin cables, each 1.1 m in diameter, will support up to 118,000 tons. Design criteria should enable the bridge to survive earthquakes of magnitude 8.5 and winds of over 80 m/s. Started in 1988, it is scheduled for completion in 1998 at a cost of $3 billion. This paper begins with an overview of the bridge, but concentrates on construction of the west anchorage (1A), recently completed. This anchorage was built within a 75.5‐m deep, 2.2‐m thick concrete slurry wall. Mass concrete within the 85‐m diameter retaining wall was placed from a depth of 64.5 m using roller‐compacted concrete. Design details, production methods, automated instrumentation, and data‐collection systems are described.

Hinze, J and Tracey, A (1994) The Contractor‐Subcontractor Relationship: The Subcontractor's View. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 274–87.

Ndekugri, I and Turner, A (1994) Building Procurement by Design and Build Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 243–56.

Nishigaki, S, Vavrin, J, Kano, N, Haga, T, Kunz, J C and Law, K (1994) Humanware, Human Error, and Hiyari‐Hat: A Template of Unsafe Symptoms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 421–42.

Pin, T H and Scott, W F (1994) Bidding Model for Refurbishment Work. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 257–73.

Severson, G D, Russell, J S and Jaselskis, E J (1994) Predicting Contract Surety Bond Claims Using Contractor Financial Data. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 405–20.

Thomas, H R, Smith, G R and Mellott, R E (1994) Interpretation of Construction Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 321–36.

Williams, T P (1994) Predicting Changes in Construction Cost Indexes Using Neural Networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(02), 306–20.