Behaviour and Design ofEXTRADOSED BRIDGESbyKonstantinos Kris Mermigas8 ^2 \; h) T' u) e- ~ G% U# @
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3 B! V; z5 e( k! oABSTRACT; Z4 W& s! W' | c- c2 c- j5 |0 `
The purpose of this thesis is to provide insight into how different geometric parameters such as tower
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A study of 51 extradosed bridges shows the variability in proportions and use of extradosed bridges,7 C2 Y( r1 q* M7 P
and compares their material quantities and structural characteristics to girder and cable-stayed bridges.9 R. c$ `% ?; w
The strategies and factors that must be considered in the design of an extradosed bridge are discussed.
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bridge with stiff tower are designed for a three span bridge with central span of 140 m. The structural; a7 h0 M" D- M; V( y! B6 H; |0 d
behaviour, materials utilisation, and costs of each bridge are compared. Providing stiffness either in the- ]2 U4 d6 `: h6 Z+ \# D3 Z8 P
girder or in the piers of an extradosed bridge are both found to be effective stategies that lead to
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