ABSTRACT
Abstract The relativ e advantage s o f the five type s o f continuit y method s whic h ca n be used fo r precast , pretensioned bridg e beams ar e discussed. Thes e are : wid e and narrow in-situ integra l crossheads; integral crosshead cast in two stages ; continuous separate d deck slab ; and tied dec k slab . I t then describe s a survey of existing bridge s constructe d by these method s whic h wa s carrie d out fo r th e Transport Researc h Laboratory. Keywords: Precas t pretensioned concret e beams, beam continuit y b y embedment, dec k sla b continuity , dec k sla b hinging .
