Behaviour and Design ofEXTRADOSED BRIDGESbyKonstantinos Kris Mermigas
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ABSTRACT! ~% x$ U# z" L9 O$ ?
The purpose of this thesis is to provide insight into how different geometric parameters such as tower
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8 B# t- P3 Y+ G1 h% L+ LA study of 51 extradosed bridges shows the variability in proportions and use of extradosed bridges,
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& c8 X, P1 L& GThe strategies and factors that must be considered in the design of an extradosed bridge are discussed.6 ?5 Y7 [- ^4 X6 y5 y! D$ L
Two cantilever constructed girder bridges, an extradosed bridge with stiff girder, and an extradosed ]" v( R A( ^( S1 m0 S
bridge with stiff tower are designed for a three span bridge with central span of 140 m. The structural
7 ~$ s& W( g9 `# ~behaviour, materials utilisation, and costs of each bridge are compared. Providing stiffness either in the% B# g; ~2 w$ }8 M& u# q
girder or in the piers of an extradosed bridge are both found to be effective stategies that lead to
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