Gaining acceptance: Testing of stay-cable systems assures durability

As part of the qualification process for bridge designers who use stay-cable systems for medium- to long-span bridges due to their structural efficiency, durability and aesthetic appearance, a systematic testing program is instituted in order to ensure the health and long service life of a bridge. Described in this article are the three current stay-cable-testing guidelines and their application to current bridge design and construction. Also highlighted are emerging trends in stay-cable testing for use with the next generation of bridges. Fatigue testing and leak testing are among the tests described.

• Record URL:
  http://www.roadsbridges.com/bridge-research-gaining-acceptance
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/11660022
• Authors:
  • Gan, Quan
  • Lane, James F
  • Tonyan, Timothy
• Publication Date: 2013-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 46, 48, 50-51
• Serial:
  • Roads & Bridges
  • Volume: 51
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Scranton Gillette Communications
  • ISSN: 8750-9229
  • Serial URL: http://www.roadsbridges.com/rb/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge design; Cable stayed bridges; Fatigue tests; Guidelines; Leak tests; Service life; Testing
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01483178
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 5 2013 8:53AM