Statistical Analysis of Timber Bridges
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 109, Issue 8
Abstract
Because of large variations in the longitudinal modulus of elasticity of wood it is almost impossible to determine actual values of dead and live load moments and shears in a timber bridge. An approach is presented to calculate the mean values of moments and shears and their coefficients of variation.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 109 • Issue 8 • August 1983
Pages: 1761 - 1779
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Copyright © 1983 ASCE.
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Published online: Aug 1, 1983
Published in print: Aug 1983
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