Technical feasibility of a quick bridge replacement strategy with minimal traffic hindrance: On the retainment of existing foundations and the application of Advanced Cementitious Materials in an Accelerated Bridge Construction method

Bridges are a crucial part of the dense Dutch highway network. Almost 50% of the current bridges are built between 1960 and 1980 for an intended service life of 50 years and thus they might reach the end of their lifetime in the near future. This strongly indicates that a large challenge can be expected regarding infrastructural replacement.<br/...