Statistical parameters for bridge structures

[Shz713]

Hi all,

which resources I can refer to for up to date statistical parameters (mean, COV,...) of bridge structures for various load (LL,DL) and resistances models (R) .
I need it for carrying out some reliability analysis.



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[bridgebuster]

Are you looking for measurements of actual live loads or live load testing of bridges? When AASHTO developed HL-93 they did actual measurements of trucks and through linear came up with the load. Some DOT's have done load testing of specific bridges; some of the tests were for validating distribution factors. You could read up on how AASHTO developed the LRFD code. The resistance and load factors are based on statistics.

 

[Shz713]

I've seen many referred to the calibration of LRFD Bridge Design Code NCHRP by Nowak, this is really good reference. I need similar reference by with more updated statistical parameters. I've also looked up reliability books but all of them cited reports in 90's. There must be some new database developed from Weight-in-motion data/field testing in some states in which they used it for some Code calibration or proposed changes to existing code.

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[Shz713]

At least does someone know any reference book/paper that could give me some clue?
I'm sure you know some people working on reliability analysis, specially engineers from US.

Cheers,

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[IDS]

Papers from the latest Austroads Bridge Conference are now available for free download:

https://www.onlinepublications.austroads.com.au/

There are many related to bridge assessment and reliability. Previous conference papers are also available from the same site.

Doug Jenkins
Interactive Design Services

http://newtonexcelbach.wordpress.com/

 

[Shz713]

Thanks IDS, it is helpful.

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[Shz713]

If someone has access to AASHTO LRFD-2012, can you please let me know what clauses state the statistical parameters for load effects as below:

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