Report on Techniques for Bridge Strengthening. Design Example – Steel Truss Member Strengthening

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Report on Techniques for Bridge Strengthening. Design Example – Steel Truss Member Strengthening

2018-09-01
By Ahlskog, C.

File Language:

English

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Creators:

Ahlskog, C.
Corporate Creators:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Infrastructure
Corporate Contributors:

Modjeski and Masters
Subject/TRT Terms:

Bridges Steel Strengthening (Maintenance) Truss Bridges Trusses
Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA-HIF-18-042
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Infrastructure
Abstract:

This design example, steel truss member strengthening, involves the addition of steel cover plates to steel truss members, one-tension member and one-compression member. The bridge is to be strengthened to meet HL-93 design loading (Existing bridge designed for HS-15 live load). This example is based on AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 7th Edition.
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PDF
Funding:

DTFH61-11-H-00027
Collection(s):

Federal Highway Administration
Main Document Checksum:

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Download URL:

https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42820/dot_42820_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 1.53 MB ]

File Language:

English

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