OHIO'S EXPERIENCES WITH TREATED TIMBER FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

Described in this paper are the various types of timber structures with which Ohio has had experience. It includes a discussion of the various timber bridges built in the 1930s, which normally were timber strip floors on steel beams on timber pile abutments and piers. Described also are some of the more modern types of timber structures used including glued-laminated transverse deck panels installed on existing steel beams; longitudinal laminated deck panels that are self supporting; and laminated, panelized timber box culverts. The specifics on these types include actual costs, ease of construction, and performance after installation. The panelized timber structures can be erected quickly with traditional construction equipment. Many treated timber structures, especially glued-laminated structures, have higher initial cost, but lower maintenance costs and a longer projected life.

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  • This paper appeared in Transportation Research Record N1053, Timber Bridges. 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
• Authors:
  • Barnhart, James E
• Publication Date: 1986

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Pagination: pp 56-58
• Monograph Title: Timber bridges
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 1053
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Construction; Costs; Gluing; Laminated wood; Maintenance management; Timber; Wooden bridges
• Uncontrolled Terms: Construction costs; Maintenance costs
• Geographic Terms: Ohio
• Old TRIS Terms: Timber (Structural)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Finance; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00459577
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 030903969X
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Nov 30 1986 12:00AM