Title:
A New Approach to the Analysis of Cellular Bridge Decks
Author(s):
bending; box beams; bridge decks; bridges (structures); deflection; deformation; models; prestressed concrete; reinforced concrete; shear properties; stresses; structural analysis; torsion
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
35
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
185-210
Keywords:
bending; box beams; bridge decks; bridges (structures); deflection; deformation; models; prestressed concrete; reinforced concrete; shear propertiesp; stresses; structural analysis; torsion
DOI:
10.14359/17480
Date:
1/1/1973
Abstract:
Cellular concrete bridge decks have desirable aesthetic properties and because of their high torsional stiffness a good strength/weight ratio. Current analytical methods tend to use three dimensional models which are restricted in scope and are expensive.