Behaviour and Design ofEXTRADOSED BRIDGESbyKonstantinos Kris Mermigas
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ABSTRACT9 S; R! Y8 O! F. @+ {
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,2 V0 N, M- _ Q3 K
and compares their material quantities and structural characteristics to girder and cable-stayed bridges.
3 |3 o. ?* q; R" Q/ m9 CThe 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 structural5 E% T' |( \% v5 e3 m( w
behaviour, materials utilisation, and costs of each bridge are compared. Providing stiffness either in the( d7 g4 K& ?6 u% U& e9 Z. L
girder or in the piers of an extradosed bridge are both found to be effective stategies that lead to$ h/ ?3 w" u/ s% F0 P
competitive designs.
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