LRFD design of double composite box girder bridges

Conventional continuous steel bridges only exhibit composite behavior in the positive moment region. Similar composite action may also be achieved in the negative moment region by casting a bottom concrete slab between the points of inflection. Such a section is referred to as "double composite...

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Main Author: Patel, Purvik
Format: Others
Published: Scholar Commons 2009
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Online Access:http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/2131
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