NTL Record

Title Report on Techniques for Bridge Strengthening. Design Example – Steel Truss Member Strengthening
Record ID 67930
Personal Name
Creator
Ahlskog, C.
Corporate Creator United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Infrastructure
Corporate
Contributor
Modjeski and Masters
Publisher United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Infrastructure
Publication Date 20180901
Language English
Abstract This design example, steel truss member strengthening, involves the addition of steel cover plates to steel truss members, one-tension member and one-compression member. The bridge is to be strengthened to meet HL-93 design loading (Existing bridge designed for HS-15 live load). This example is based on AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 7th Edition.
Rosap ID dot:42820
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42820
TRT Terms Truss bridges; Steel; Structural strengthening; Bridges; Trusses
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Contract Number DTFH61-11-H-00027
Report Number FHWA-HIF-18-042
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/67000/67900/67930/FHWA-HIF-18-042.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository