This week Steve details the other applications of precast concrete culverts. Examples include structures such as UAN and portal frames.
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Concrete Box Culverts – Design Engineer Video Blog 11
This week, Steve takes a look at the different ways to optimise box culvert design such as exposure class, cover to reinforcement and the detail of waterproofing. Also the use of high-grade high strength concrete and its effect on stress limit checks.
Box Culvert Design – Design Engineer Video Blog 10
This week, Steve explains the basic load requirement to design a box culvert – Self weight of precast box culvert, vertical weight such as fill as most box culverts are buried and earth pressure. He briefly explains vehicular, pedestrian loads including braking or tracking load detail.
Concrete Storage Tanks for Lower Melville Wood
Shay Murtagh recently manufactured and installed two significant post-tensioned concrete storage tanks at Lower Melville Wood Landfill, Ladybank, Scotland on behalf of Tal Civil Engineering and end client Fife Council, Scotland. The two storage tanks were part of a new Leachate Treatment Plant.
Eurocodes and Box Culverts – Design Engineer Video Blog 9
This week, Steve explains national annex and eurocode detail used to design precast concrete box culverts at Shay Murtagh Precast.
Concrete Bridge Beams for Newmains Underbridge M9 Junction
Shay Murtagh Precast were contracted to design, manufacture and deliver precast concrete bridge beams. The beams supplied for Newmains Underbridge on the Forth Replacement Crossing – M9 Junction 1A Project in Scotland. The client was Transport Scotland and the contractor was SRB Civil Engineering Ltd.
Application of Concrete Box Culverts – Design Engineer Video Blog 8
This week, Steve explains the typical steps in design of precast concrete box culverts by variance in application, relevant code and details fundamental steps, defining load and its effects, define of reinforcement and thickness of slab and walls.
Ecocem France Team Tour Shay Murtagh Precast Plant
As part of a visit to Ireland, Ecocem France Team and Customers took the opportunity to visit the Shay Murtagh Precast factory on Friday 8th March. Led by Michel Pigeat – MD Ecocem France, Philippe Malfait – Sales Manager Ecocem France and Murielle Janin – Marketing Manager Ecocem France.
Box Culverts Joints – Design Engineer Video Blog 7
Steve explains the purpose of a box culvert’s joints, involving sheer connection and project transportation. He also details the differential settlement on installation and sealant.
Box Culvert Design – Design Engineer Video Blog 6
This week, Steve explains design purpose of precast concrete box culverts. He details load transfer including vertical load, earth and bearing pressure.
