Performance of Jointless Bridges
Publication: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Over the years, bridge deck expansion joints have performed poorly, resulting in structural distress and other ill effects. In an attempt to remedy this situation, 28 states have constructed long, multiple‐span highway bridges without expansion joints. For this paper, jointless bridges in three states, California, New York, and Tennessee, were inspected to assess their performance. Case studies for bridges in each state are summarized, and problems encountered by the states with bridges of this type are presented and discussed.
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Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 2 • Issue 2 • May 1988
Pages: 111 - 125
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Copyright © 1988 ASCE.
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Published online: May 1, 1988
Published in print: May 1988
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