Instrumented Elastomeric Bridge Bearings
Instrumented Elastomeric Bridge Bearings

Author: Douglas K. Nims

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13:

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This report presents the results of tests and analyses performed on elastomeric bridge bearings. The focus of this research was the measurement of bearing deformations in the field and assessment of the feasibility of using instrumented elastomeric bearings to monitor bridge condition. The bearing deformations were successful measured in the field during the deck concrete pour and a static truck test. Shear, compression, rotation, and fatigue tests have been carried out in the laboratory and at the manufacturer's facility. Full scale bearings (shape factor 11) were tested at the manufacturer and installed in the field. Model bearings (shape factor 11 and one-quarter the plan area of the full scale bearings) were tested at the manufacturer and in the laboratory. Test bearings (shape factors 5,7, and 10) were tested in the laboratory. The bearing material was 50 Durometer neoprene. The analyses support the testing and considered the bridge-bearing system. The stiffnesses of the bearings are explicitly included in the analyses. A singular characteristic of this experimental research is the focus on the in-service behavior of the bearings.

Current and Future Trends in Bridge Design, Construction and Maintenance
Current and Future Trends in Bridge Design, Construction and Maintenance

Author: Parag C. Das

Publisher: Thomas Telford

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 686

ISBN-13: 9780727728418

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The major expansion of transport networks in the twentieth century has been accompanied by extensive bridge construction. At the end of the century, the field of bridge engineering continues to grow and develop. Recent years have seen the construction of revolutionary new bridges, advances in materials and construction techniques and the development of international codes and standards aimed at producing more durable and reliable structures.

Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences
Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences

Author: Wade H. Shafer

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 1461559693

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Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences was first conceived, published, and disseminated by the Center for Information and Numerical Data Analysis and Synthesis (CINDAS)* at Purdue University in 1957, starting its coverage of theses with the academic year 1955. Beginning with Volume 13, the printing and dis semination phases of the activity were transferred to University Microfilms/Xerox of Ann Arbor, Michigan, with the thought that such an arrangement would be more beneficial to the academic and general scientific and technical community. After five years of this jOint undertaking we had concluded that it was in the interest of all concerned if the printing and distribution of the volumes were handled by an international publishing house to assure improved service and broader dissemination. Hence, starting with Volume 18, Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences has been disseminated on a worldwide basis by Plenum Publishing Corporation of New York, and in the same year the coverage was broadened to include Canadian universities. All back issues can also be ordered from Plenum. We have reported in Volume 40 (thesis year 1995) a total of 10,746 thesis titles from 19 Canadian and 144 United States universities. We are sure that this broader base for these titles reported will greatly enhance the value of this impor tant annual reference work. While Volume 40 reports theses submitted in 1995, on occasion, certain uni versities do report theses submitted in previous years but not reported at the time.

Topics in Dynamics of Bridges, Volume 3
Topics in Dynamics of Bridges, Volume 3

Author: Alvaro Cunha

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2014-07-08

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1461465192

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Topics in Dynamics of Bridges, Volume 3: Proceedings of the 31st IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2013, the third volume of seven from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Structural Dynamics, including papers on: Vibration Monitoring Damping Damage Detection Health Monitoring Dynamic Behavior Dynamic Modeling Human-Induced Vibration

An Experimental Study of Elastomeric Bridge Bearings with Design Recommendations
An Experimental Study of Elastomeric Bridge Bearings with Design Recommendations

Author: Joseph Vincent Muscarella

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13:

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The purpose of this study was to analyze elastomeric bearing performance on the basis of elastomer hardness, shape factor, reinforcing shim orientation, degree of taper and compressive stress level with the goal of developing a simple design procedure which standardizes as many of those parameters as possible. Particular emphasis was placed on comparing the behavior of flat and tapered bearings. Experimentation included shear, compressive, and rotational stiffness tests, shear and compression fatigue loading, long-term compressive loading, and tests to determine compressive stress limits.

Stability and Ductility of Steel Structures 2019
Stability and Ductility of Steel Structures 2019

Author: FrantiĊĦek Wald

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-08-30

Total Pages: 1373

ISBN-13: 1000752240

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For more than forty years the series of International Colloquia on Stability and Ductility of Steel Structures has been supported by the Structural Stability Research Council (SSRC). Its objective is to present the latest results in theoretical, numerical and experimental research in the area of stability and ductility of steel and steel-concrete composite structures. In Stability and Ductility of Steel Structures 2019, the focus is on new concepts and procedures concerning the analysis and design of steel structures and on the background, development and application of rules and recommendations either appearing in recently published Codes or Specifications and in emerging versions, all in anticipation of the new edition of Eurocodes. The series of International Colloquia on Stability and Ductility of Steel Structures started in Paris in 1972, the last five being held in: Timisoara, Romania (1999), Budapest, Hungary (2002), Lisbon, Portugal (2006), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2010) and Timisoara, Romania (2016). The 2019 edition of SDSS is organized by the Czech Technical University in Prague.

Spon's Civil Engineering and Highway Works Price
Spon's Civil Engineering and Highway Works Price

Author: Davis Langdon and Everest

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2000-09-28

Total Pages: 789

ISBN-13: 0415242819

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New for 2001: A free CD ROM containing Spon's Civil Engineering and Highway Works price data is included in the back of this book and will allow you to: *View the book 'on screen' *Cut and paste prices into other tender documents *Produce other tender documents *Export to other major packages *Adjust rates and data *Perform simple calculations New features in this 15th edition of Spon's Civil Engineering and Highway Works Price Book include: *An in-depth review of drainage section labour and plant resources *A detailed re-working of the highways and other approximate estimate data *Revision of the plant resources section to conform with the CECA Schedules of Dayworks. *Free updates available on the web www.pricebooks.co.uk