An investigation of dynamic loading due to long road trains on a three-span single-lane bridge

Following a detailed investigation of Bridge No. 1263 by Main Roads Western Australia, BG&E Pty Limited was commissioned to carry out a detailed desk-top investigation of possible causes of the block cracking of the deck, including dynamic effects. This paper restricts itself to the dynamic aspects of that investigation. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E214936.

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• Authors:
  • DUNDAS, G S
  • RAJAKARUNA, M P
  • Smith, E
• Publication Date: 2006

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 11P
• Serial:
  • AUSTROADS BRIDGE CONFERENCE, 6TH, 2006, PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
  • Publisher: AUSTROADS

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Bridges; Conferences; Cracking; Heavy vehicles; Loads; Management; Properties of materials; Surfaces; Vehicles
• Uncontrolled Terms: Articulated vehicles; Road train
• ITRD Terms: 155: Administration; 1225: Articulated vehicle; 3455: Bridge; 3482: Bridge deck; 8525: Conference; 5211: Cracking; 5567: Load; 1236: Lorry; 5925: Properties; 6438: Surface; 1255: Vehicle
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Bridges and other structures; Design; Materials; Vehicles and Equipment; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01051009
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ITRD, ATRI
• Created Date: Jun 11 2007 1:08PM