OVERLOADING OF PRESTRESSED CONCRETE I-BEAM HIGHWAY BRIDGES. FINAL REPORT

This report presents the summary of the findings of the research program on the overload response of simple span beam-slab highway bridges with reinforced concrete deck and prestressed concrete I-beams. Specific recommendations are provided for bridge engineers, bridge inspectors, and overload permit officers in order to minimize the adverse effects of overloaded vehicles. Guidelines are provided to identify the load levels which can traverse the bridges without violating the serviceability limits. This report contains the summary of the findings of two extensive research programs, which included parametric studies on overloading. The detailed description of the case studies and the analytical research are referenced in the report for further in-depth review of the investigations. (Author)

  • Corporate Authors:

    Lehigh University

    Fritz Engineering Laboratory
    Bethlehem, PA  United States  18015

    Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

    Office of Research and Special Studies, P.O. Box 2926
    Harrisburg, PA  United States  17120

    Federal Highway Administration

    1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
    Washington, DC  United States  20590
  • Authors:
    • Kostem, C N
  • Publication Date: 1985-1

Media Info

  • Features: References;
  • Pagination: 57 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00399073
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-PA-84-015, FCP 45F3-753, FCP 45F3753
  • Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
  • Created Date: Feb 28 1986 12:00AM