Transverse Panel-to-Panel Connections for Full-Depth Precast Concrete Bridge Deck Panels on Continuous Steel Girder Bridges, Part 1: Experimental

The focus of this article is the performance measurement of transverse panel-to-panel connections for full-depth concrete bridge deck panels on continuous steel girder bridges. Using a simulated HS 20 vehicle loading, two nonprestressed and four posttensioned connections are tested cyclically in negative bending. Testing objectives include the determination of the net service stress limit required to control cracking and prevent leaking under service load moment. Results find cracking and leaking to occur for connections with 170 psi of initial stress and no leaking or full-depth cracking for connections with 340 psi. The superior performance of the connections with higher prestress leads the authors to recommend the specification of a maximum net tensile stress of 3√fc.

• Record URL:
  • http://www.pci.org/Publications/PCI_Journal/2014/Spring/
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/12789822
• Authors:
  • Swenty, Matthew K
  • Roberts-Wollmann, Carin L
  • Cousins, Thomas E
• Publication Date: 2014

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 62-77
• Serial:
  • PCI Journal
  • Volume: 59
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
  • ISSN: 0887-9672
  • Serial URL: http://www.pci.org

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Continuous girder bridges; Posttensioning; Precast concrete; Repeated loads; Steel bridges; Stress cracking; Structural connection; Transverse joints
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01529083
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 26 2014 9:31AM