FATIGUE AND FRACTURE OF BRIDGE STEELS

A basis for fracture safe bridge design is examined. The relative roles that fatigue and fracture play in overall bridge design are examined from a fracture mechanics viewpoint. The methods available for measuring the fracture toughness of bridge steels are indicated with their potential as quality control tests for adequate steel toughness examined. It is generally concluded that current steels provide adequate fracture toughness in most design situations.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Roberts, R
  • Irwin, G
• Publication Date: 1976-2

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 337-353
• Serial:
  • Journal of the Structural Division
  • Volume: 102
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alloy steel; Bridge design; Bridges; Fatigue strength; Fracture mechanics; Safety; Steel structures; Structural analysis; Structural design
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00142283
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Railways
• Report/Paper Numbers: No. ST. 2
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 15 1976 12:00AM