Jun 18, 2009 #1 eelssm Civil/Environmental Dec 22, 2008 18 Can anyone explain to me how to calculate the inventory and operating loads on a culvert? I'm using HS-25 laoding. Thanks!
Can anyone explain to me how to calculate the inventory and operating loads on a culvert? I'm using HS-25 laoding. Thanks!
Jun 18, 2009 #2 JedClampett Structural Aug 13, 2002 4,031 You can get design loads from AASHTO. From the phrasing of your question, I would advise you to ask someone who has done this before. Upvote 0 Downvote
You can get design loads from AASHTO. From the phrasing of your question, I would advise you to ask someone who has done this before.
Jun 18, 2009 #3 graybeach Structural Aug 18, 2005 522 These terms do not apply to loads per se, but to the load rating. Inventory is the load rating calculated using normal factor of safety and operating is the rating based on the ultimate strength. Upvote 0 Downvote
These terms do not apply to loads per se, but to the load rating. Inventory is the load rating calculated using normal factor of safety and operating is the rating based on the ultimate strength.
Jun 19, 2009 #4 miecz Structural Sep 30, 2004 1,400 The load rating formula is contained in the Load Rating Chapter of AASHTO's "Manual for Condition Evaluation of Bridges. Upvote 0 Downvote
The load rating formula is contained in the Load Rating Chapter of AASHTO's "Manual for Condition Evaluation of Bridges.
