Orthotropic-Deck Bridges
In orthotropic-deck construction, the deck is a steel plate overlaid with a wearing surface and stiffened and supported by a rectangular […]
Structural Steel
Open-Web Joists
Although more frequently used for moderate- to long-span roof framing, open-web steel joists (Fig. 8.17) are sometimes used for floor framing
Nominal Loads
The nominal loads for design should be according to the applicable code or specification under which the structure is designed or
Nominal Resistance for LRFD
The nominal resistance of the various bridge components, such as flexural members, webs in shear, and fasteners (bolts or welds), is
Need for Longer Spans
Horizontal navigation clearances have increased in recent years to accommodate the increasing size and volume of marine traffic. The intense competition
Moment-Distribution Method
The moment-distribution method is one of several displacement methods for analyzing continuous beams and rigid frames. Moment distribution, however, provides
Moments of Forces
A force acting on a body may have a tendency to rotate it. The measure of this tendency is the
Mohrs Circle
Equations (3.46) for stresses at a point O can be represented conveniently by Mohrs circle (Fig. 3.16). Normal stress Æ’
Moment Connections
The most commonly used moment connection is the field welded connection shown in Fig. 5.56. This connection has been in common