DISPLACEMENT-INDUCED FATIGUE CRACKING OF A BOX GIRDER BRIDGE

Unanticipated out-of-plane distortions as a result of the three dimensional behavior of structures have caused fatigue problems in welded bridge structures. This paper assesses the nature and causes of the distortion of the relatively small web gap of the web of curved box girders in the Ramp C Viaduct at the intersection of Interstate 695 and 83 near Baltimore, Maryland. The ultimate extent of cracking is evaluated, and a retrofit procedure is presented for the fatigue-damaged structure. (Author)

• Supplemental Notes:
  • IABSE Symposium, held in Washington, D.C., 1982.
• Corporate Authors:

  International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering

  ETH-Honggerberg, Wolfgang-Pauli-Strasse 15
  Zurich 8093,   Switzerland  CH-8093
• Authors:
  • Fisher, J W
  • Mertz, D R
  • Wu, K-C
• Publication Date: 1982

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 71-76
• Serial:
  • IABSE REPORTS
  • Volume: 39
  • Publisher: International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Box girders; Curved bridges; Dislocation (Geology); Fatigue (Mechanics); Fracture mechanics; Girder bridges; Webbing
• Uncontrolled Terms: Curved box girders
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00371758
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 29 1983 12:00AM