BRIDGE DECK TIE SPACINGS

File name is DECK. Computer Program. Application: Used during the ordering of virtually every bridge deck on a steel bridge. Further refinements are planned. This program locates ends of cover plates, number and location of each tie and tie spacing, and location and length of each guard timber. Input includes span indentification, lengths of span and cover plates, information for non symmetrical and skewed spans, maximum tie spacing desired, location of end ties, and additional length to backwalls. Output includes span documentation, cover plate locations and lengths, number and grouping of tie spaces, location of center line of each tie, and location and length of each guard timber.

• Corporate Authors:

  Southern Railway System

  99 Spring Street, SW
  Atlanta, GA  United States  30303
• Authors:
  • Alford, H T
• Publication Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Bridge design; Bridges; Computer programs; Railroad ties; Spacing; Structural design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bridge structures
• Old TRIS Terms: Basic; Cross tie design; Cross tie spacing; Ibm 370
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00098729
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Railway Engineering Association
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 27 1975 12:00AM