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PRECAST & PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
Product overview
AASHTO II & III girders are readily produced standard sections. The type IV is available but is rarely used with the KEEHI section being the popular option.
Categories
Key specifications
| Section | Depth | Flange widths |
|---|---|---|
| AASHTO Type II | 3 ft | 1 ft top / 1 ft 6 in bottom flange |
| AASHTO Type III | 3 ft 9 in | 1 ft 4 in top / 1 ft 10 in bottom flange |
| AASHTO Type IV | 4 ft 6 in | 1 ft 8 in top / 2 ft 2 in bottom flange |
Design & detailing notes
- The PDF provides section profiles and properties for Types II, III and IV.
- Types II and III are readily produced standard sections. The existing product information notes that KEEHI sections are often selected instead of Type IV.
- The engineer of record generally provides prestressing and reinforcing requirements. Final strand locations and depressed geometry are coordinated during shop drawings.
- Concrete strengths should be confirmed using the referenced commentary and project design requirements.
Source drawings
- 2-23-10 ASSHTO GIRDERS.pdf: A-II, A-III, A-IV
This summary supports preliminary product selection. Refer to the complete source drawings and coordinate final dimensions, loads and reinforcing with GPRM and the project engineer. The supplied sheets do not show an issued or revised date.
