Hello,
I was hoping that someone could point me in the right direction. I am a one man show engineering firm and my main focus is temporary works for bridge construction.
Because AASHTO Temporary Works rarely (if at all) requires LRFD, I have never learned how to do LRFD. This hasn't been a...
Hello,
I am performing a design check on timber crane mats that will be used in a bending application. In the literature provided by the material supplier (attached), Fb is not given.
The properties given are Static Bending Properties, ie, Modulus of Rupture, Modulus of Elasticity, Work to...
I am checking the adequacy of 12" x 12" timber crane mats being used as the deck for a temporary construction work bridge. I am not sure how to apply the tire loads to the deck.
This is my first post, so I will attempt to attach a sketch.
The tire load is 12,000 lbs (concrete truck). The tire...
