Synopses & Reviews
This book provides a detailed review and summary of twenty-two case studies of fracture and fatigue in bridge structures. Its two parts cover cracks formed as a result of low fatigue resistant details, and cracks resulting from unanticipated secondary or displacement induced stresses.
Table of Contents
FATIGUE AND FRACTURE OF STRUCTURAL MEMBERS AT DETAILS OR LARGE DEFECTS.
Eyebars and Pin Plates.
Cover-Plated Beams and Flange Gussets.
Web Connection Plates.
Transverse Groove Welds.
Web Penetrations.
Welded Holes.
Continuous Longitudinal Welds.
Lamellar Tearing.
SECONDARY STRESSES AND DISTORTION-INDUCED STRESS.
Cantilever Floor-Beam Brackets.
Transverse Stiffener Web Gaps.
Floor-Beam Connection Plates.
Diaphragm Connection Plates.
Tied Arch Floor Beams.
Stringer-To-Floor Beam (Truss) Brackets.
Coped Members.
Index.