Distribution factors for construction loads and girder capacity equations [project summary].

Consolazio, Gary R.; Honig, Jeffrey M.

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Distribution factors for construction loads and girder capacity equations [project summary].

2017-03-01
By Consolazio, Gary R. ; Honig, Jeffrey M.

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English

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Creators:

Consolazio, Gary R. ; Honig, Jeffrey M.
Corporate Contributors:

Florida. Dept. of Transportation. Research Management Center
Subject/TRT Terms:

Concrete Bridges Construction Load Distribution Factor Girder Girders Highway Bridges I Beams Live Loads Loads Prestressed Concrete Bridges Stability Thermal Sweep Wind Load
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Florida
Corporate Publisher:

Florida. Department of Transportation. Research Center
Abstract:

This project focused on the use of Florida I-beams (FIBs) in bridge construction. University of Florida researchers used analytical models and finite element analysis to update equations used in the design of bridges using FIBs. They were particularly interested in thermally induced sweep, a sagging effect caused when a girder expands and lengthens in the Florida sun. If not properly planned for, sweep can increase a girder’s vulnerabilities.
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PDF
Funding:

BDV31-977-46
Collection(s):

US Transportation Collection
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urn:sha256:bb03abab4fc6ee1312ce6184012b07bd78f41433b8fb85e1e22ec850db1241f4
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/32133/dot_32133_DS1.pdf
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English

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