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.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Beams; Bridge decks; Concrete; Guidelines; Highway bridges; I beams; Maintenance management; Oversize loads; Prestressed concrete; Prestressing; Reinforced concrete bridges; Serviceability
• Uncontrolled Terms: Maintenance costs; Overloads
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Materials; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

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