Ultimate Load Behavior of Full-Scale Highway Truss Bridges, Summary Report, HR-169, 1975

(1975) Ultimate Load Behavior of Full-Scale Highway Truss Bridges, Summary Report, HR-169, 1975. Transportation, Department of

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Abstract

As a result of the construction of the Saylorville Dam and Reservoir on the Des Moines River, six highway bridges crossing the river were scheduled for removal. One of these, an old pin-connected, high-truss, single-lane bridge, was selected for a comprehensive testing program which included ultimate load tests, service load tests, and a supplementary test program. A second bridge was used for a limited service load test program. The results of the research are detailed in two interim reports. The first interim report outlines the ultimate load tests and the second interim report details the results of the service load and supplementary test program. This report presents a summary of these findings along with recommendations for implementation of the findings.

Item Type: Departmental Report
Keywords: Bridges, Fatigue tests, Field tests, Highway bridges, Iron, Static and dynamic tests, Steel, Timber, Trusses
Subjects: Transportation
Transportation > Bridges and tunnels
Transportation > Roads and highways
Transportation > Research
Transportation > Design and Construction
ID Code: 17307
Deposited By: Iowa DOT Library
Deposited On: 01 Jul 2014 11:35
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2015 18:53
URI: https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/17307