Fatigue Performance of Different Rib-To-Deck Connections Using Traction Structural Stress Method
The fatigue performance of an orthotropic steel bridge deck is significantly influenced by the type of the rib-to-deck connection considering the crossbeam. Fatigue fracture of the weld seam at the rib-to-deck connection has been a serious problem in such decks. In this paper, numerical models are d...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-02-01
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| Series: | Applied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/4/1239 |