FIFTY-YEAR DEVELOPMENT-CONSTRUCTION OF STEEL TRUSS BRIDGES
Construction methods for steel truss bridges, though much refined, have not changed appreciably. Bridge construction gradually shifted priority from the railroad requirements to the highway requirements. This shift was accompanied by replacement of temporary timber tresles and rail-mounted derrick cars or locomotive cranes with steel falsework and derricks mounted on travelers or tower barges. Truss construction is divided into three types - simple, cantilever, and continuous. Procedures for each type are presented by describing major representative structures.
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Corporate Authors:
American Society of Civil Engineers
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New York, NY United States 10017-2398 -
Authors:
- Bigelow, L N
- Publication Date: 1975-6
Media Info
- Features: Figures; References;
- Pagination: p. 239-258
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Serial:
- Journal of the Construction Division
- Volume: 101
- Issue Number: C02
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Cantilevers; Construction management; Continuous structures; Derricks; Falsework; Highway bridges; Metal bridges; Railroad bridges; Steel bridges; Truss bridges
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00096991
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE 11381 Proc Paper
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jul 15 1975 12:00AM