Behaviour and Design ofEXTRADOSED BRIDGESbyKonstantinos Kris Mermigas# h: z, Z/ k* s( Q
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ABSTRACT; }4 c7 Y9 U; T: \6 s# m) E
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,3 F( V4 L0 ^6 h2 i/ v x' N9 x! r
and compares their material quantities and structural characteristics to girder and cable-stayed bridges.
v/ o3 K; H. X) o( sThe strategies and factors that must be considered in the design of an extradosed bridge are discussed.
8 f6 h4 c3 R; |; n7 B5 p3 BTwo cantilever constructed girder bridges, an extradosed bridge with stiff girder, and an extradosed
I7 l/ f4 T2 M' O, @7 gbridge with stiff tower are designed for a three span bridge with central span of 140 m. The structural
4 f0 A/ w' g }0 F5 S; H5 \behaviour, materials utilisation, and costs of each bridge are compared. Providing stiffness either in the
& ?1 {* n6 O) a" i4 f. } zgirder or in the piers of an extradosed bridge are both found to be effective stategies that lead to4 t. K/ q( r3 \" j4 m I
competitive designs.
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