NCHRP Report 681 Issued
NCHRP Report 681 develops and validates precast concrete bent cap systems for use throughout the nation’s seismic regions.
The research was performed under NCHRP Project 12-74 by the University of California, San Diego with main assistance of the California State University, Sacramento, Tobolski Watkins Engineering, Inc., and Ralls Newman LLC. The research presented herein develops and validates design methodologies, recommends design and construction specifications, and provides design examples and example connection details for precast bent cap systems using emulative and hybrid connections for integral and nonintegral systems for all seismic regions throughout the United States.
NCHRP Report 681
