Standard plans for timber bridge superstructures

James Wacker; Matthew S. Smith

doi:10.2737/FPL-GTR-125

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Standard plans for timber bridge superstructures

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Authors:

James Wacker, Matthew S. Smith

Year:

2001

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/FPL-GTR-125

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. FPL-GTR-125. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 53 p.

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Abstract

These standardized bridge plans are for superstructures consisting of treated timber. Seven superstructure types are includes: five longitudinal and two transverse deck systems. Both HS520 and HS25 loadings are included, along with L/360 and L/500 deflection criteria.

Keywords

Timber bridge, design, standards, superstructures, plans

Citation

Wacker, James P.; Smith, Matthew S. 2001. Standard plans for timber bridge superstructures. Gen. Tech. Rep. FPL-GTR-125. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 53 p.