BRIDGE 24 It is usually preferable to construct continuous bridge deck that integrated with pier and abutment for overall length less than 60m. B…
Read moreBearings are provided beneath the bridge deck to allow deck movement in controlled fashion, and subsequently reduce the development of force in suppo…
Read moreStiffness component of a dynamic system is contributed by deforming element under certain external force. The magnitude of the element’s stiffness …
Read moreThe selection of bridge deck is governed by site constraints. For example, when building short span bridge crossing railway and river, precast beam…
Read moreArch can be used for long span bridge. When the arch extends above the deck level, lighter deck such as steel or composite decks are preferable. On…
Read moreTruss bridge is usually constructed using steel elements. The triangular units formed by the truss element uses the materials efficiently, enables …
Read moreA fin-back bridge is similar to extradosed bridge, but with the stays replaced with concrete fin that encases prestressing tendons. The fin is prov…
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