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Chen, Katherine. A study of open rib orthotropic steel bridge decks. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-s4nf-cg08

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TitleA study of open rib orthotropic steel bridge decks
NameChen, Katherine (author); Roy, Sougata (chair); Najm, Husam (member); Yong, Yook-Kong (member); Rutgers University; School of Graduate Studies
Date Created2022
Other Date2022-01 (degree)
SubjectCivil engineering, Bridges -- Floors, Bridge, Open rib, Orthotropic, Steel
Extent72 pages : illustrations
DescriptionSteel orthotropic bridge decks (SOBD) have been widely used for long span bridges, but have not been heavily employed for short and medium span bridges that encompass the majority of highway bridges in the United States. The lack of robust standards and high initial cost of fabrication have deterred the widespread utilization of these bridge decks. Additionally, closed rib decks were used more frequently compared to open rib decks, as they were perceived to be more structurally efficient. However, open rib decks have great potential for economical fabrication and increased implementation due to the ease of welding and access for inspection when building these decks. With most of the SOBD studies having been performed on closed rib decks, open rib decks have not been adequately investigated. More research is needed to understand its behavior in order to gain wider acceptance and use of open rib decks. In this study about open rib orthotropic decks, Abaqus (Simulia, Dassault Systemes) was used to analyze and compare the effects of two rib cutout shapes, with the stresses at the rib-to-floor beam connection being of special interest.
NoteM.S.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Genretheses
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-s4nf-cg08
LanguageEnglish
CollectionSchool of Graduate Studies Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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