STRUCTURAL BEHAVIOR OF THE HOMEWOOD BRIDGE AFTER FOURTEEN YEARS TRAFFIC. SUMMARY

The purpose of this research is to measure primary and lateral flange bending strains in the bottom flanges of a composite curved girder bridge. The location of the neutral axis was calculated. The dynamic impact factor and the natural frequency were also measured. These measurements were compared with similar measurements made shortly after the bridge was erected. The primary change noted was a slight lowering of the neutral axis.

• Corporate Authors:

  University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

  Department of Engineering Mechanics
  Tuscaloosa, AL  United States  35487

  Alabama State Highway Department

  Bureau of Materials and Tests, 1409 Coliseum Blvd
  Montgomery, AL  United States  36130

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Gambrell Jr, S C
• Publication Date: 1986-8

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: 12 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bending; Curved bridges; Flanges; Flexural strength; Girder bridges; Measurement; Structural analysis; Structural mechanics
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bending strains; Structural behavior
• Old TRIS Terms: Curved girder bridges
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00481034
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA/AL-106A/88, HPR 106A
• Contract Numbers: 930-113
• Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Mar 31 1989 12:00AM