SHEAR LAG IN STEEL BOX GIRDER BRIDGES

The shear lag phenomenon in steel box girder bridges is studied by means of the finite element method of analysis. Some of the results of this study provided background for the preparation of the merrison shear lag rules, and the rules are discussed in the light of these results. Suggestions are then made on how the rules could be simplified for inclusion in a code of practice. (A) /TRRL/

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  Institution of Structural Engineers

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  London,   United Kingdom  SW1X 8BH
• Authors:
  • Moffatt, K R
  • DOWLING, P J
• Publication Date: 1975-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 439-448
• Serial:
  • Structural Engineer
  • Publisher: Institution of Structural Engineers
  • ISSN: 1466-5123

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Box girders; Bridge design; Bridges; Engineering; Finite element method; Materials tests; Mathematical analysis; Metal bridges; Shear strength; Standards; Steel; Steel bridges; Stresses; Structural design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Shear lag
• Old TRIS Terms: Engineering standards
• ITRD Terms: 6471: Analysis (math); 3474: Box girder; 3455: Bridge; 6490: Finite element method; 5531: Shear; 4542: Steel; 5575: Stress (in material)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00132285
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 23 1976 12:00AM