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For a variable depth bridge deck, the depth of continuous multi-span bridge deck is increased in pier supports and this

(i) Spalling reinforcement Spalling stresses are established behind the loaded area of anchor blocks and this causes breaking away of

In pumping operation, the force exerted by pumps must overcome the friction between concrete and the pumping pipes, the weight

Preset is a method to reduce the size of upper plates of sliding bearings in order to save the material

Grout in prestressing works serves the following purposes: (i) Protect the tendon against corrosion. (ii) Improve the ultimate capacity of

Grillage analysis suffers from the following shortcomings based on E. C. Hambly: (i) For coarse mesh, torques may not be

The purpose of curing is to reduce the rate of heat loss of freshly placed concrete to the atmosphere and

(i) For abutment pier to be assigned as fixed pier while the bridge is quite long, the longitudinal loads due