Influence of parapets and aspect ratio on live-load distribution

Journal of Bridge Engineering

Volumn 11, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 188-196

  Conner, Stewart ^a   Huo, X Sharon ^a  

^a Tennessee Technological University   (United States)

Author keywords

Bridges; Finite element method; Live loads; Load distribution

Indexed keywords

LIVE LOADS; LOAD DISTRIBUTION;

ASPECT RATIO; BEAMS AND GIRDERS; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; ROADWAY SUPPORTS;

BRIDGES;

EID: 32944467845     PISSN: 10840702     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)1084-0702(2006)11:2(188)     Document Type: Article

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