Contech Clearcast Bridge Deck Forms
CLEARCAST BRIDGE DECK FORMS
CLEARCAST BRIDGE DECK FORMS
ClearCast® Transparent Bridge Deck Forms are the result of years of research and development, yielding an innovative method of bridge deck construction that improves productivity and safety while complying with bridge owner inspection criteria.
ClearCast® - a breakthrough in bridge building technology - is a transparent stay-in-place bridge deck form system that improves safety while saving time and money on your next bridge deck pour.
ClearCast forms are the preferred forming method for bridge owners and contractors, balancing speed of construction, safety, and long-term preservation.
INFORMATION
BRAND
Contech
PRODUCT TYPE
Bridge
INSPECTION & PRESERVATION
- Make data driven decisions to extend service life
- Accurately rate the condition of the deck over time
- Inspect concrete during deck pour to confirm consolidation
- Comply with National Bridge Inspection Standards and element level inspection
SPEED
- Eliminate stripping forms
- Up to 5x productivity (compared to conventional removable form construction)
FEATURES
Allow for inspection of the underside of the deck to help owners sustain and preserve a state of good repair over the life cycle of the bridge
SAFETY
- Reduced exposure, less risk to labor
- Less disruption to travelers, safer for public
USE
Reduce lane closure days and user costs
DOWNLOADS
↓ ClearCast Brochure
BENEFITS
- Accelerate construction on the critical path
- Shift crucial man hours from forming and stripping wood forms to other higher value tasks on the critical path
APPLICATIONS
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
ClearCast™ forms are the result of years of research and development, yielding an innovative method of bridge deck construction that improves productivity and safety while complying with bridge owner inspection criteria.
FLYOVERS
Flyover bridge deck construction often requires special equipment and considerable time and labor to strip deck forms due to the elevated height, limited access, and traffic below.
GRADE CROSSINGS
Grade separations can be challenging for stripping deck forms, especially for sites with high volumes of traffic where lane closures and detours disrupt users and expose laborers and travelers to the potential risks of construction activities.
STREAM CROSSINGS
Depending on site conditions, stripping forms over water can be difficult, especially where access to the bottom of the deck requires special equipment, boats, scaffolding, or environmental permitting.
RAILROADS
For bridges spanning active railroads, access to the bottom of the deck may be problematic or cost prohibitive due to available clearance, permitting issues, time constraints, or flagging requirements.
UTILITY CONFLICTS
Top down construction methods are often the only way to construct a deck over utilities, which inhibit stripping forms from below the deck.
TUB GIRDERS
Tub girder bridges require a significant forming and stripping operation, both between adjacent tubs and within the tub girder itself.
The most difficult stripping is inside the tub girder, requiring removal of forms within a confined space and conveying the lumber to an access point where it can be removed and disposed.
ADVANTAGES
AGENCY/REGULATORY GUIDANCE
Our team is ready to provide you with expert advice and assistance on local regulatory requirements, resulting in faster approvals.
COST ESTIMATES
We can quickly provide engineer’s cost estimates to assist with your solution selection process.
SITE SPECIFIC DRAWINGS
Our engineers can provide site-specific drawings for proposals, project meetings, and submittals, helping you be more efficient with your time.
SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT
Our engineers can review your requirements, weigh all options, and recommend the optimal solution to integrate with your site designs.
ON-SITE ASSISTANCE
Contractors know time is money, so we provide preconstruction meetings, delivery coordination, and on-site installation support to ensure a timely, smooth installation.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Our engineers can assist by providing product specific engineering calculations such as hydraulics, buoyancy, foundation reactions, and unit sizing.
