How to obtain a balanced span arrangement for a bridge.
How to obtain a balanced span arrangement for a bridge.
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Can anyone explain to me how to go about obtaining a balanced span arrangement for a continuous span bridge.
Thanks in advance,
Pat
Thanks in advance,
Pat






RE: How to obtain a balanced span arrangement for a bridge.
For continuous steel beam bridges, the ratio of the length of the end spans to the intermediate spans usually should be 0.7 to 0.8. The latter ratio is preferred because it nearly equalizes the maximum positive moment of all
spans. I assume this is what you meant by a balanced span arrangement.
Mike
RE: How to obtain a balanced span arrangement for a bridge.
RE: How to obtain a balanced span arrangement for a bridge.
RE: How to obtain a balanced span arrangement for a bridge.
StephenA