Abstract: Simply supported structures are used efficiently for bridges up to a certain span limit, beyond which the use of continuous structures becomes more economical. As a result of continuity, support moments are developed and ...

Abstract: During the last few decades, composite steel-concrete structures have been used widely to form the basic superstructure for numerous bridges. Proper design of the deck slab for such bridges requires a proper estimate of ...

Abstract: Continuous composite steel-concrete bridges remain one of the most common types built. The proper design of new bridges and evaluation of existing ones require accurate prediction of their structural response to truck ...