Abstract: Heat curving is extensively used for fabricating structural steel girders for bridges. Current American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) specifications limit usage to Grade 345 steel

Abstract: Link-slabs provide continuity in the deck of multispan structures supported by girders. Current practice recommends debonding the link-slab from the girder ends to reduce its stiffness. A simplified method developed based ...

Abstract: Link-slabs provide continuity in the deck of multispan structures supported by girders. Current practice recommends debonding the link-slab from the girder ends to reduce its stiffness. A simplified method developed based ...