The application of the discrete element method to integral bridge backfill
Expansion joints and bearings of conventional bridges are easily damaged and this commonly incurs high maintenance costs. The concept of the integral bridge was to reduce the maintenance costs by removing those joints. However, the thermally induced expansion-contraction of the bridge superstructure...
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University of Southampton
2011
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| Online Access: | https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.548294 |