Laboratory Tests of Two 1/3 Scale Models of a RC Skewed Slab Bridge with IntegralAbutments

摘要

This study tested two one-third scale models of a reinforced concrete (R/C)skewed slab bridge with integral abutments. Conclusions are: (1) Adding longitudinal rebars at the obtuse corners while reducing them at the acute corners improves the bridges' performance, and (2) The Finite Element Method (FEM) program 'SKEWSLAB' predicts the moments needed for designing the R/C slab well.