Tub girders and related manufacturing methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11091888
APP PUB NO 20200347561A1
SERIAL NO

16933360

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

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES INCONE VALMONT PLAZA OMAHA NE 68154 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Nelson, Guy C Byron Center, US 8 35

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