Precast Solutions - November/December 2008 - (Page 3) NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 VO L U M E 6 | N U M B E R 6 A Magazine for Specifiers and Engineers ON THE COVER: Aerial photo of BEBO Arch tunnel construction site. The precast tunnel structure, with a 54foot span and a 25.5-foot elevation, encloses a set of railroad tracks while supporting construction of the U.S. 395 Corridor project overhead. Photo Courtesy Pat Hoy, WSDOT 4 | NATURAL SELECTION An industry supplier finds precast concrete to be a total solution for its new facility. BY BRIDGET McCREA Precast Solutions (ISSN 1934-4066 print, ISSN 1934-4074 online) is published every two months by NPCA, the association of the manufactured concrete products industry. Material in this publication may not be 8 | A TOWERING PROJECT IN PRECAST reproduced without written permission from NPCA. Requests for permission should be directed to the editor. When builders and architects started planning Virginia’s tallest structure, they didn’t want to take any chances when it came to strength and durability. A lightweight precast panel system offered the solution. BY DEBORAH HUSO © Copyright 2008 by NPCA. Publisher: Ty Gable Vice President of Marketing and Communication: Ron Fleming Communication Director: Bob Whitmore 14 | BEBO ARCH KEEPS TRAINS RUNNING BNSF Railway’s primary objective is to keep trains in operation — even during construction of a 1,332-foot-long railroad tunnel as part of the U.S. 395 Corridor Project in Spokane, Wash. BY SUE McCRAVEN Managing Editor: Ron Hyink Editor: Mike Cook Graphic Designer: Deborah Templeton Advertising: Brenda C. Ibitz NPCA Precast Solutions 10333 N. Meridian St., Suite 272 Indianapolis, IN 46290 (800) 366-7731 (317) 571-9500 (International) 20 | WHEN using sandbags. Fax: (317) 571-0041 E-mail: npca@precast.org SANDBAGGING IS A WINNING SOLUTION Ingenious process solves complex construction-site problem BY CAPRICE LAWLESS This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered; however, National Precast Concrete Association and Precast Solutions act as mediators without approving, disapproving or guaranteeing the validity or accuracy of any data, claim or opinion appearing herein. Information is provided and disseminated with the understanding that National Precast Concrete Association and Precast Solutions are not engaged in rendering engineering, legal, or any other professional services. If engineering, legal, or other professional assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be obtained. National Precast Concrete Association and Precast Solutions do not assume and hereby disclaim liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions in the material contained herein, regardless of whether such errors result from negligence, accident, or any other cause whatsoever. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 | PRECAST SOLUTIONS 3
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