Refined Analysis of Slab Bridges for Load Rating

Puckett, Jay A.; Maguire, Marc

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Refined Analysis of Slab Bridges for Load Rating

2025-12-01
By Puckett, Jay A. ; Maguire, Marc

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Creators:

Puckett, Jay A. ; Maguire, Marc
Corporate Creators:

University of Nebraska--Lincoln. Nebraska Transportation Center
Corporate Contributors:

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

Axles Barrier Stiffness Bridges Finite Element Method Inventory Load Rating Load Tests Non-standard Axles Permits Posts Slab Bridges Slabs Structural Analysis Traffic Barriers
Publication/ Report Number:

SPR-FY25(045)
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States ; Nebraska
Edition:

Final Report: July 2024 – December 2025
Corporate Publisher:

Nebraska. Department of Transportation
Abstract:

A finite element analysis application was developed to determine the live load distribution widths/factors for standard and non standard axle configurations. This application will provide refined analysis to bridge rating engineers involved with load rating for inventory, operating, permits, and posting.
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SPR-FY25(045)
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US Transportation Collection
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