Monitoring System to Determine the Impact of Sugarcane Truckloads on Non-interstate Bridges [Technical Summary Report]
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2008-03-01
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By Saber, Aziz
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Abstract:Increasing the maximum allowable sugarcane truckloads to 120,000 lb. on bridges will affect their safety, serviceability, and durability. While compromises can be made with respect to serviceability and durability in the interest of transportation efficiency, the fundamental safety of the existing bridge system must always be maintained. The objectives of this research are: (1) to investigate the strength and safety, (2) to monitor a bridge system based on current and future sugarcane overloads, and (3) to determine the economic impact of overweight trucks hauling sugarcane on Louisiana bridges.
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