Valmont Industries, Inc.
Tub girders and related manufacturing methods

Abstract:

A tub girder for use in road construction in connection with concrete bridges may include upper flanges that extend inwardly or outwardly and may be provided with camber along the length of the girders. Ends of the tub girders may be provided with diaphragms and may include a base section including one more access ports for enabling inspection of the interior of the girders after installation. The tub girders may include a plurality of stud members extending upwardly from upper flanges for engaging with a concrete bridge deck. The tub girders may be provided with a coating, such as galvanized, aluminized or metalized, to fight corrosion and extend life and limit need for inspection.