STRENGTH EVALUATIONS OF BRIDGES. EXTENDING THE LIFE OF BRIDGES--SYMPOSIUM, LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA, DECEMBER 5, 1989

This paper describes the various characteristics of a bridge structure to be considered in the strength evaluation of a bridge structure. A brief summary of load test results on various types of bridge structures is given. Some examples of bridge failures are described. Strength evaluations of bridges are described by selected example cases.

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• Authors:
  • Tharmabala, T
• Publication Date: 1990-8

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 53-69
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  • Publication of: American Society for Testing and Materials
  • Publisher: American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge design; Bridges; Case studies; Conferences; Evaluation; Failure; Load tests; Maintenance; Strength of materials; Structural design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bridge maintenance
• Old TRIS Terms: Test results
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00603223
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0-8031-1402-8
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 31 1991 12:00AM