This paper introduces general concepts of jointless bridges and field construction case of semi-integral bridge with psc girder integrating end-diaphragm. The expansion joints need to satisfy thermal and safety conditions of bridges. General bridges with joints have some problems, which are frequently replacement cycle time from mechanical damage or unstable movement, maintenance cost and more. To solve these problems, Integral Abutment Bridges(IAB) have been applied overseas in the 1930s. In Korea, first IAB was constructed in the early 2000s and precast IAB systems was invented and applied lately. Kyungshin overpass bridge in Incheon is the Semi-IAB constructed, the span length is 2@35=70m and the width is 13.9m. The original plan was to use general joint bridge but design field changed with expectations for advanced economic estimation and maintenance. This changed method of B.I.B bridge construction provided not only workability, construction cost but also safety improvement at the same time.

This paper introduces general concepts of Jointless Bridges and field construction case of Semi-Integral Bridge with PSC girder integrating end-diaphragm. The expansion joints need to satisfy thermal and safety conditions of bridges. General bridges with joints have some problems, which are frequently replacement cycle time from mechanical damage or unstable movement, maintenance cost and more. To solve these problems, Integral Abutment Bridges(IAB) have been applied overseas in the 1930s. In Korea, first IAB was constructed in the early 2000s and precast IAB systems was invented and applied lately. Kyungshin overpass bridge in Incheon is the Semi-IAB constructed, the span length is 2@35=70m and the width is 13.9m. The original plan was to use general joint bridge but design field changed with expectations for advanced economic estimation and maintenance. This changed method of B.I.B bridge construction provided not only workability, construction cost but also safety improvement at the same time.

기존 거더 형식의 교량이나 슬래브 교량에서는 신축이음장치, 받침, 역T형 교대 및 별도의 접속슬래브 구조를 이루는 시스템으로 이루어져 있다. 이러한 시스템은 신축이음부의 빈번한 파손으로 인한 비용증가, 모멘트 재분배가 낮은 구조로 인한 내구성 감소 등의 문제가 있다. 상기의 문제를 개선하기 위해 일체식 및 반일체식 복합 교량을 제안하고 구조해석을 통해 안전성을 검토하였다. 검토결과 단면강성은 작 지만 접속슬래브와 본체 구조가 연속 강결된 다연속‧ 프레임 구조계 형성과 상부구조의 경간과 단면강성의 균형으로 인하여 모멘트재분배와 힘전달이 확실하게 이루어져 기존교량에 비해 구조안전성 높은 구조임을 확인하였다.