Evaluation and Repair of Wrought Iron and Steel Structures in Indiana

Bowman, Mark D.; Piskorowski, Amy M.

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Evaluation and Repair of Wrought Iron and Steel Structures in Indiana

2004-06-01
By Bowman, Mark D. ; Piskorowski, Amy M.

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English

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Creators:

Bowman, Mark D. ; Piskorowski, Amy M.
Corporate Creators:

Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program
Corporate Contributors:

Indiana Department of Transportation ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
Subject/TRT Terms:

Bridge Engineering Historic Bridges Iron Literature Reviews Maintenance Materials Tests Properties Of Materials Rehabilitation Repairing Steel Structural Members Surveys Truss Bridges Welding Wrought Iron
Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA/IN/JTRP-2004/4
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States ; Indiana
Edition:

Final Report
Corporate Publisher:

Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program
Abstract:

Throughout the state of Indiana, there a number of older, historical bridges which have been in service since the late 19th century. Many, although not all, of these bridges are truss structures comprised either partially or completely of wrought iron members. Moreover, most of them need some degree pf maintenance or rehabilitation. However, engineers who must recommend repair or rehab operations typically do not know the material properties and behavior of wrought iron members. Consequently, an investigation was initiated to review and classify typical material properties of wrought iron members. This investigation involved three phases that included a literature review of other research and bridge rehabilitation studies, a survey of many transportation agencies throughout Indiana and the United States, and fundamental material and mechanical testing in the laboratory. Based upon this research, rehabilitation and repair recommendations for wrought iron members in existing bridges were then developed.
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PDF
Funding:

SPR-2655
Collection(s):

US Transportation Collection
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File Language:

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