Tanaro Bridge: Dynamic Tests on a Couple of Spans

The Tanaro Bridge, an 18-span 225-m long bridge on the Tanaro River in northwestern Italy, presented the following elements of interest: 1) the barrel divided into adjacent arches; and 2) transverse tie bars and internal spandrels connecting the 3 parts of the barrels. Its demolition, in 2003, gave the opportunity of performing dynamic tests on a couple of spans at 2 stages of demolition: 1) fill removed; and 2) fill and internal spandrels removed. Without the uncertain contribution of the fill, some features of the mechanical response of masonry bridges are discussed and the efficiency of tie bars and internal spandrels is addressed. The data provided can be useful for safety assessment procedures.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from ASCE
• Authors:
  • Brencich, Antonio
  • Sabia, Donato
• Publication Date: 2007

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 662-665
• Serial:
  • Journal of Bridge Engineering
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 1084-0702
  • Serial URL: http://ojps.aip.org/beo

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Arch bridges; Dynamic structural analysis; Dynamic tests; Masonry bridges; Masonry construction; Material reinforcement
• Identifier Terms: Tanaro Bridge (Italy)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bridge spans
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01076387
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 21 2007 1:53PM