Accuracy and Precision in the Analysis and Design of Floating Bridges

摘要

The development of continuous floating bridges has been accomplished largely inthe State of Washington; the development of analytical and design methods has not, therefore, involved studies from all over the professional world. The associated reliance on local studies and the incidence of failure places a major responsibility of the State of Washington bridge engineers. The understanding of the behavior of existing bridges under extreme environmental conditions and confidence in predictive schemes in the design of new bridges require methods that are both accurate and precise. The report reviews the significant studies on floating bridges made over the last 25 years and reveals expert analytical