TY - JOUR T1 - MULTI-SPAN INTEGRAL VIADUCTS WITH BOX GIRDERS – THE DESIGNER EXPERIENCE A1 - Andrzej Helowicz JO - Acta Sci. Pol. Architectura} VL - 16 IS - 3 SP - 16 Y1 - 2017 UR - https://www.architectura.actapol.net/volume16/issue3/_3_.pdf SN - 1644-0730 KW - multi-span integral bridge, box girder, design and construction AB - The paper describes integral bridges and presents examples of two multi-span integral viaducts, built using reinforced concrete elements. All the structures have been constructed along N18 national road from Limerick to Galway in Ireland. At the beginning, the design principles and modeling of an integral bridge have been described. Presented viaducts have been designed checked by the author of this paper. Some advantages and disadvantages of those structures have been discussed. The author is focused in particular on an integral viaducts design, its construction process, construction cost, and behavior during its service. The article concludes with a summary of author skills and knowledge about the design of integral multi-span viaducts, with recommendations as to the design of those bridges in Poland. ER -