SIMPLIFIED METHOD FOR ESTIMATING THERMAL STRESSES IN COMPOSITE BRIDGES

The North American codes of practice do not specify a temperature distribution throughout the depth of composite bridge superstructures; furthermore, no temperature differentials are given for accurately assessing the thermal stresses induced in such bridges. A realistic temperature distribution and temperature differentials are proposed in this paper. Simple formulas are deduced for use in the design office for estimating the thermal stresses in the concrete deck slab as well as in the steel girders in simple- and continuous-span composite bridges. It is shown that thermal stresses can be quite significant and should be included in the design of bridges.

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• Authors:
  • SOLIMAN, M
  • Kennedy, John B
• Publication Date: 1986

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 23-31
• Monograph Title: Structural design of bridges
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 1072
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Bridges; Composite structures; Concrete; Estimating; Girders; Temperature; Thermal stresses
• Uncontrolled Terms: Composite bridges; Steel girders; Temperature differentials; Temperature distribution
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00474216
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309040663
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Oct 31 1987 12:00AM