Structural reliability of plank decks

Andrzej S. Nowak; Chris Eamon; Michael Ritter

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Structural reliability of plank decks

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Authors:

Andrzej S. Nowak, Chris Eamon, Michael Ritter

Year:

1999

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

Source:

Structural engineering in the 21st century : proceedings of the 1999 Structures Congress, April 18-21, 1999, New Orleans, Louisiana. Reston, VA : American Society of Civil Engineers, 1999.:p. 688-691.

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Abstract

The structural reliability of plank decks designed by the AASHTO codes are determined. Inadequacies in load distribution and plank resistance in the current specifications are identified.

Keywords

Bridges, Structural timbers, Decks, Reliability, Structural design, Specifications, Quality standards

Citation

Nowak, Andrzej S.; Eamon, Chris.; Ritter, Michael A. 1999. Structural reliability of plank decks. Structural engineering in the 21st century : proceedings of the 1999 Structures Congress, April 18-21, 1999, New Orleans, Louisiana. Reston, VA : American Society of Civil Engineers, 1999.:p. 688-691.