Development of Wood Bridges: Experimental Studies of Wood-Concrete ShearConnections

摘要

The purpose of the experimental investigation is to study some shear transferconnections between a concrete deck and glulam beams used in composite bridge construction. The tests were made with inclined specimens stressed by shear in one plane. The main concern was to observe the nature of rupture. Five different types of connections were tested. No long-term or outdoor tests were performed. It could be concluded that some types of connections have remarkably high strength and a ductile type of rupture. The results can be utilized in practical bridge design ad that is why some recommendations for this purpose are given.