SOME CONSIDERATIONS IN THE DESIGN OF COMPOSITE BRIDGES

THE BACKGROUND TO THE BRITISH CODE OF PRACTICE ON COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION IS OUTLINED. SOME UNRESOLVED QUESTIONS ARE RAISED IN RELATION TO REVISIONS TO THE CODE. TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE: DECK ANALYSIS, ULTIMATE LOAD DESIGN, LONGITUDINAL SHEAR STRENGTH. SHEAR CONNECTORS, AND COMPOSITE COLUMNS ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE POSSIBILITY OF UNFORESEEN SIDE EFFECTS WHEN THE BASIS OF DESIGN IS CHANGED. /TRRL/

• Authors:
  • CHAPMAN, J C
• Publication Date: 1971

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 356-70
• Serial:
  • Devel Bridge Design & Constr Proc /UK/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Coding systems; Columns; Composite construction; Fasteners; Loads; Shear reinforcement; Shear strength
• Uncontrolled Terms: Loading; Shear connectors
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00210177
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 17 1973 12:00AM