Footbridge over the plenty river, shire of diamond valley

A description is given of the laminated timber arch bridge erected over the plenty river. Some cracking appeared in the main beams prior to completion and the reasons for this and the method used to overcome the problem are given.

• Authors:
  • Thomas, J F
• Conference:
  • Conference of Municipal Engineers, 36th, 1980, Melbourne, Australia
• Publication Date: 1980-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 2P

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Arch bridges; Beams; Cracking; Footbridges; Timber
• Geographic Terms: Australia
• ATRI Terms: Arch bridge; Beam; Cracking; Footbridge; Timber
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01438769
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 24 2012 9:51PM