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    Braking force distribution on bridge deck

    Thank you for the replies, guys. This was what I was thinking to use- distribute the braking force according to the stiffness of the bents. And yes, in the case of a span with both fixed ends there was a problem with temperature, creep and shrinkage. This was the reason I wanted to make sure...
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    Braking force distribution on bridge deck

    What would be the most accurate way to distribute braking force longitudinally on a concrete bridge deck. I have a conventional bridge, with one segment over several spans, ending with a fixed bearing at the abutment. AASHTO is giving a way to distribute the braking force only transversely, but...
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    Shear in Anchor Bolts

    Investigating a shear of anchor bolts in fixed bearing on a slab bridge, I have the following question: AASHTO 5th ed., in the comments on 6.13.2.12—Shear Resistance of Anchor Bolts, there is a reference to ACI 318-05, Appendix D for checking the concrete breakout strength of the anchors. Since...
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