Asymmetric network arch bridges

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Abstract

Asymmetric network arch bridges offer new possibilities to design engineers. At the same time, they ensure both economic and static efficiency. In contrast to tied arch bridges with vertical hangers, in network arches without hanger relaxation, the line of thrust lies within the arch for all load cases. Therefore, the arch shape does not have to be adapted to a special load case and may be asymmetric. In order to design an asymmetric network arch, a hanger arrangement that prevents hanger relaxation has to be found. Internal forces and technical feasibility are basically the same as in symmetric network arches. Possible applications are asymmetric bridge locations, skew bridges or bridges with variable width.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationStructures and Architecture
PublisherCRC Press
Pages1240-1247
Number of pages8
ISBN (print)978-0-415-49249-2
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

Title1st International Conference on Structures and Architecture
Abbreviated titleICSA 2010
Conference number1
Duration21 - 23 July 2010
CityGuimaraes
CountryPortugal

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-8735-1345/work/142244635

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