Behaviour and Design ofEXTRADOSED BRIDGESbyKonstantinos Kris Mermigas# T G4 z$ t8 r0 R8 o( W
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ABSTRACT
8 W. z1 h& C: w' MThe purpose of this thesis is to provide insight into how different geometric parameters such as tower
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extradosed bridge.' t+ b3 d. z5 Z) M1 h
A study of 51 extradosed bridges shows the variability in proportions and use of extradosed bridges,
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The strategies and factors that must be considered in the design of an extradosed bridge are discussed.
( p; T4 S- @! S+ a* w# ^0 JTwo cantilever constructed girder bridges, an extradosed bridge with stiff girder, and an extradosed
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. f% S3 X6 ^) ^, |4 N0 Sbehaviour, materials utilisation, and costs of each bridge are compared. Providing stiffness either in the$ J+ H K, p, E* c! S( `% B
girder or in the piers of an extradosed bridge are both found to be effective stategies that lead to
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