distribution of wheel loads on wood deck over steel stringer
distribution of wheel loads on wood deck over steel stringer
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Hi,
I'm trying to rate a simple span wood deck over steel stringer bridge. If I have 8x8 nominal decking with 2" wear on the wheel line. Would you use S/4.5 (4" thick) or S/5.25 (6" or more thick)for wheel load distribution per AASHTO table 3.23.1?
thanks,
tim
I'm trying to rate a simple span wood deck over steel stringer bridge. If I have 8x8 nominal decking with 2" wear on the wheel line. Would you use S/4.5 (4" thick) or S/5.25 (6" or more thick)for wheel load distribution per AASHTO table 3.23.1?
thanks,
tim





RE: distribution of wheel loads on wood deck over steel stringer
RE: distribution of wheel loads on wood deck over steel stringer
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RE: distribution of wheel loads on wood deck over steel stringer
For example, will the lower rating from S/4.5 affect a certain type of vehicle that regularly uses the bridge?