Chapter 2Highway Bridge Superstructure Systems

2014 ◽  
pp. 97-132
Keyword(s):  
Bridge Superstructure

Yunoyama Serow Bridge Superstructure Construction

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-137
Author(s):  
T. Oichi ◽  
Y. Kawase ◽  
T. Furue ◽  
R. Sawada
Keyword(s):  
Bridge Superstructure

Experimental dynamic characterization of an FRP composite bridge superstructure assembly

2001 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 427-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rigoberto Burgueño ◽  
Vistasp M. Karbhari ◽  
Frieder Seible ◽  
Robert T. Kolozs
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Characterization ◽  
Frp Composite ◽  
Bridge Superstructure ◽  
Composite Bridge

Macdonald Bridge Suspended Spans Deck Replacement:Construction Engineering Challenges and Solutions

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dusan Radojevic ◽  
Keith Kirkwood
Keyword(s):  
Nova Scotia ◽  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Service Life ◽  
Bridge Deck ◽  
Suspension Bridge ◽  
Wind Tunnel Testing ◽  
Aerodynamic Stability ◽  
Bridge Superstructure ◽  
Suspended Structure ◽  
Analysis Models

The Angus L. Macdonald Bridge, a major suspension bridge that crosses Halifax Harbour in Halifax, Nova Scotia, opened to traffic in 1955. The bridge deck has reached the end of its service life, and the design of the new bridge superstructure and its replacement sequence were completed in 2014. The entire suspended structure and hangers are now being replaced sequentially during night and weekend closures while the bridge is opened for traffic during the daytime. The erection sequence is supported by sophisticated automated erection analysis models which take into account the geometry of the existing bridge, positioning of the erection equipment on the deck, and hanger and strand jack adjustments that are required during construction. Significant wind tunnel testing and analysis have been performed to ensure aerodynamic stability of the bridge during erection and in its final condition.

scholarly journals Existing Steel Railway Bridges Evaluation

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josef Vičan ◽  
Jozef Gocál ◽  
Jaroslav Odrobiňák ◽  
Peter Koteš
Keyword(s):  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Global Analysis ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Steel Bridge ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Railway Bridges ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Bridge Superstructure ◽  
Existing Bridges ◽  
Capacity Determination

Abstract The article describes general principles and basis of evaluation of existing railway bridges based on the concept of load-carrying capacity determination. Compared to the design of a new bridge, the modified reliability level for existing bridges evaluation should be considered due to implementation of the additional data related to bridge condition and behaviour obtained from regular inspections. Based on those data respecting the bridge remaining lifetime, a modification of partial safety factors for actions and materials could be respected in the bridge evaluation process. A great attention is also paid to the specific problems of determination of load-caring capacity of steel railway bridges in service. Recommendation for global analysis and methodology for existing steel bridge superstructure load-carrying capacity determination are described too.

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