I'm a Canadian bridge engineer with no experience of AS 5100. Out of curiosity I was looking through a copy of AS 5100-2004 and noticed that it doesn't seem to provide a method (non-refined) for determining the distribution of live load to bridge girders or strips. If I didn't miss it, how do...
I'm new to Australian codes. AS 1170.0-02 clause 4.2.2 (Strength Combinations) gives two similar combinations;
(b) Ed = [1.2G, 1.5Q]
(c) Ed = [1.2G, 1.5ΨlQ]
The second combination includes the long-term factor which is less than or equal to one. When would combination (c) ever govern over (b)...
There will be a rapid bridge replacement occurring in Ottawa (Canada) tomorrow night (Aug 11) starting at 8:00 pm EDT. It involves replacing two bridges on the main highway through the centre of Ottawa. A web cam has been set up for everyone to watch. Go to...
