Fatigue failure of welded connections at orthotropic bridges
Orthotropic decks were applied to the long span bridges after World War II due to several advantages, such as light weight, high strength, few deck joints, durability, rapid construction, life-cycle economy. The fatigue problem of orthotropic decks was realized twenty years ago since fatigue failu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Gruppo Italiano Frattura
2009-07-01
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| Series: | Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale |
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| Online Access: | http://www.gruppofrattura.it/pdf/rivista/numero9/numero_9_art_11.pdf |