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Apr 26, 2012
Effectiveness of Bent Plate Connection for End Cross-Frames in Skewed Steel Bridges
Authors: Anthony Battistini, Craig Quadrato, Todd Helwig, Ph.D., Michael Engelhardt, Ph.D., and Karl Frank, Ph.D.Author Affiliations
Publication: Structures Congress 2009: Don't Mess with Structural Engineers: Expanding Our Role
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Cross-frames are essential to the stability of steel girder bridge systems. They help resist lateral torsional buckling during construction as well as prevent failure under horizontal loading conditions. However, due to fabrication complexities, construction fit-up issues, and service fatigue problems, these braces often contribute a large percentage to the overall bridge cost. Furthermore, in bridge systems with skewed supports, cross-frames can transmit large forces between members due to differential deflection of adjacent girders.
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Structures Congress 2009: Don't Mess with Structural Engineers: Expanding Our Role
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© 2009 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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Anthony Battistini
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Texas at Austin
Craig Quadrato
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Graduate Research Assistant, University of Texas at Austin
Todd Helwig, Ph.D.
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Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin
Michael Engelhardt, Ph.D.
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Professor, University of Texas at Austin
Karl Frank, Ph.D.
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Professor, University of Texas at Austin
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