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Feb 1970
Stability Problems of Wood Truss Bridge
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VIEW THE REPLYPublication: Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 96, Issue 2
Abstract
The case history of stability problems and failure for a spaced-member timber bridge truss is presented together with the cause of failure and the corrective measures. The cause of failure is identified as differential longitudinal movement between the two timbers of the spaced-member upper chord. Bolted joints permit differential longitudinal movement. This causes joint displacement and stability problems. The differential movement must be eliminated to achieve stable conditions. The new information on stress transfer gained from this experience applies to the general case of a wood truss with spaced-members.
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Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 96 • Issue 2 • February 1970
Pages: 353 - 370
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© 1970 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Feb 1970
Published online: Feb 1, 2021
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Oscar M. Hahn, M.ASCE
Asst. Staff Engr., Forest Service, USDA, Washington, D.C.
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