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Title:

FIELD STUDY OF A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OF REINFORCED PLASTIC

Accession Number:

00468610

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/03611981

Abstract:

A discussion of the behavior of the superstructure of a pedestrian bridge fabricated with glass-reinforced plastic under a field load test is presented. Experimental measurements of elastic vertical deflections were 1.8 times greater than those predicted by means of a finite element solution. A live load of 3.5 times the dead load of the superstructure and polymer concrete deck was used for the elastic load test. Elastic strains were uniform among the different elements of the superstructure and computed stresses did not exceed 10,000 lbf/sq in. at full live load. A residual deflection in the superstructure of 0.10 in. on removal of the live load was concentrated in the supports. Creep deflection and strain measurements recorded over 61 days indicated that negligible creep occurred under a load of 2.6 times the dead load. Air temperature variations produced pronounced changes in deflection and strain readings, but were reversible. The overall structural behavior of the bridge and resistance to handling abuse exceeded expectations.

Supplemental Notes:

Publication of this paper sponsored by Structures Section. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved

Monograph Accession #:

01418083

Authors:

McCormick, Fred C

Pagination:

pp 88-98

Publication Date:

1987

Serial:

Transportation Research Record

Issue Number: 1118
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

Conference:

66th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Board

Location: Washington District of Columbia, United States
Date: 1987-1-12 to 1987-1-15

Media Type:

Print

Features:

Figures (8) ; Photos (5) ; References (6)

Uncontrolled Terms:

Structural behavior

Old TRIS Terms:

Subject Areas:

Bridges and other structures; Design; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

May 31 1988 12:00AM

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