Bridge geometry - Computational Analysis and Design of Bridge Structures - page 563

Hardened surface as another end form

Fixed
bulkhead

Casting segment

Hardened surface as another end form

Fixed
bulkhead

P n Fixed bulkhead

P n −1 P n −2

Casting segment Match segment

Connecting nodes on casting curve

Match
segment

Match segment

Casting bed

Adjust to achieve
vertical alignment

Adjust to achieve
vertical alignment and twist

(a) (b) (c)

Figure 18.16 Schematic views of a short-line casting system. (a) Plane view of a short-line casting system. (b) Elevation view of a short-line
casting system. (c) Side view of a short-line casting system.