Load Distribution in Laminated Timber Decks
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 114, Issue 7
Abstract
A load‐distribution analysis of transverse laminated timber decks of highway bridges is discussed. The decks may be nailed, glued, or prestressed and may be supported on closely or widely spaced girders. Using data from field testing, it is demonstrated that the load‐distribution characteristics of nailed laminated decks deteriorate with time and that the current AASHTO and Ontario methods for analyzing these decks are valid. It is also shown that the current AASHTO methods for analyzing glued laminated decks need revision. New simplified methods are presented to analyze glued or prestressed decks on widely spaced girders, and nailed decks on closely spaced girders.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 114 • Issue 7 • July 1988
Pages: 1551 - 1570
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Copyright © 1988 ASCE.
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Published online: Jul 1, 1988
Published in print: Jul 1988
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