LOAD DISTRIBUTION CHARACTERISTICS OF SPACED M-BEAM BRIDGE DECKS

This paper describes research into the economic use of M-Beams for bridge decks. The results of load distribution tests on a 11.815 m span m-beam bridge deck with beams spaced at 2 m and 1.5 m and a standard 160 mm reinforced concrete slab are reported. A good correlation of measured beam soffit stresses and deflections with theoretical grillage analysis was obtained, and typical design charts for spaced beams are also presented. (TRRL)

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• Authors:
  • Kirkpatric, J
  • LONG, A E
  • Thompson, A
• Publication Date: 1984-12

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 86-88
• Serial:
  • Structural Engineer. Part B
  • Volume: 62B
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Institution of Structural Engineers
  • ISSN: 0039-2553

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Beams; Bridge construction; Bridge decks; Bridge foundations; Bridges; Construction; Deflection; Design; Grilles; Lane distribution; Loads; Mathematical analysis; Spacing; Stresses; Tests
• Old TRIS Terms: Grillage design
• ITRD Terms: 6471: Analysis (math); 3472: Beam; 3455: Bridge; 3482: Bridge deck; 5586: Deflection; 5567: Load; 5575: Stress (in material); 6255: Test
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00394588
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1985 12:00AM