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Title:

DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND EVALUATION OF TIMBER BRIDGE CONSTRUCTED OF COTTONWOOD LUMBER

Accession Number:

00711740

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/0309061091

Abstract:

The Cooper Creek bridge was constructed February 1992 in the city of Centerville, Iowa. The bridge is a two-span continuous stress-laminated deck structure with a length of 12.8 m and a width of approximately 8.1 m. The bridge is unique in that it is one of the first known stress-laminated timber bridge applications to use eastern cottonwood lumber. The performance of the bridge was monitored continuously for 28 months beginning at the time of installation. Performance monitoring involved gathering and evaluating data relative to the moisture content of the wood deck, the force level of stressing bars, the deck vertical creep, and the behavior of the bridge under static load conditions. In addition, comprehensive visual inspections were conducted to assess the overall condition of the structure. On the basis of field evaluations, the bridge is performing well with no structural or serviceability deficiencies.

Supplemental Notes:

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Monograph Accession #:

00711666

Language:

English

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Ritter, M A
Wacker, J P
Tice, E D

Pagination:

p. 358-370

Publication Date:

1995

Serial:

Transportation Research Board Conference Proceedings

Issue Number: 7
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 1073-1652

Conference:

Fourth International Bridge Engineering Conference

Location: San Francisco, California
Date: 1995-8-28 to 1995-8-30
Sponsors: Transportation Research Board; Federal Highway Administration; Federal Railroad Administration; American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials; and California Department of Transportation.

ISBN:

0309061091

Features:

Figures (4) ; Photos (8) ; References (14)

Uncontrolled Terms:

Structural behavior

Old TRIS Terms:

Subject Areas:

Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I53: Construction of Bridges and Retaining Walls

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Sep 6 1995 12:00AM