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| Project Title: |
Field Evaluation Of A Through-Girder Bridge |
| Investigator: |
Dr.
Daniel Linzell |
| Research Assistants: |
Deanna Nevling,
Adrian Kollias |
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| Funding Agency: |
Chester County, PA |
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| Project Duration: |
Completed |
| References: |
Linzell, D. G., D. Nevling, A. Kollias, and J. A.
Laman. "Experimental and Numerical Response of a 1915 Riveted
Through-Girder Bridge," Journal of the Transportation Research
Board, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., to appear. |
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A series of controlled field-tests of an existing single
span through-girder bridge were performed and numerical studies were completed.
The bridge owner was interested in ascertaining the structure's current
load carry capacity, loads distribution patterns in the structure, and
the level of composite action that existed. Results indicated that measurable
levels of composites action were occurring for both the steel through
girders and the floor beams.
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