Conical Connection System™ (CCS)

Installation of male cones on top of driven piles during bridge construction project

The patented Conical Connection System™ is a cost-effective solution to simplifying the construction of both railroad and highway bridges. CCS™ is designed to permit the modular construction of structures by incorporating mating cones to transfer horizontal, vertical, and bending loads from one structural element to another.

The male and female cones fit into the caps on top of the piles and are key to the Conical Connection System™. They assure increased quality control and flexibility during construction. Vertical leveling attachments complete the CCS™ method of construction.

Installation of pre-cast bent being lowered onto male cone as part of the Conical Connection System

The simple, modular bridge design of CCS™ greatly reduces costs as compared to current construction methods. It also eliminates the need for heavy construction expertise, as on-site personnel only need to lower a pre-cast bent into place. Also, the ability to pre-cast the concrete caps off-site greatly reduces costs. Moreover, the downtime for a bridge under repair is substantially reduced, from weeks to just a day or two.

A freight train travels over the completed bridge project thautilized the Conical Connection System

Value: Faster, Cheaper, Safer and Greener

Materially improves job site safety
Designed in accordance with AREMA guidelines for E80 loading and impact
Substantially accelerates bridge construction
Ease of component placement
Precast components ensure higher quality and all-weather constructability
Project flexibility
Reduced environmental impact
Reduces project costs
Little to no maintenance required

Conical Connection System™

CCS Diagram

Male cones are placed on driven piles. Measurements are taken on-site and sent to the precaster to ensure the female cones are placed in cap forms conforming to the field measurements. Once the precasts are ready, the caps are delivered to the jobsite and lowered onto the piles.