Determination of Brace Forces Caused by Construction Loads and Wind Loads During Bridge Construction, Summary.

摘要

In this project, University of Florida researchers had two objectives: first, develop procedures for determining bracing forces during bridge construction; and second, experimentally determine wind load coefficients (drag, torque, and lift) for common bridge girder shapes with stay-in-place formwork and overhang formwork in place, then develop recommended global pressure coefficients suitable for use in bridge design.