COMPUTER ANALYSIS OF AASHTO PLATE GIRDERS IN PURE BENDING WITH LOAD-FACTOR DESIGN

A computer program has been developed to perform the calculations to analyze AASHTO plate-girder cross sections in pure bending with load-factor design. The program is based on an extensive search of current design specifications and will analyze a straight girder or curved girder with hybrid or homogeneous steel elements. The procedure used by this computer program to analyze plate girders is described. Several interpretations of the AASHTO specifications made during the development of this computer program are described.

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  • This paper appeared in Transportation Research Record Number 950, Volume 1, Second Bridge Engineering Conference conducted by the Transportation Research Board and the Federal Highway Administration, September 24-26, 1984. Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on Steel 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:
  • Norton, Paul G
• Conference:
  • Bridge Engineering Conference, 2nd, 1984, Washington, DC, USA
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 13-21
• Monograph Title: Second bridge engineering conference. volumes 1 and 2
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 950
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bending; Computer programs; Design; Load factor; Plate girders; Specifications; Structural analysis
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00390840
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 03090036593
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Dec 30 1984 12:00AM