Recommended design specifications for live load distribution to buried structures
by
 
Petersen, D. Lee.

Title
Recommended design specifications for live load distribution to buried structures

Author
Petersen, D. Lee.

ISBN
9780309118224

Publication Information
Washington, D.C. : Transportation Research Board, 2010.

Physical Description
75 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series
NCHRP report, 647
 
Report (National Cooperative Highway Research Program) ; 647.

General Note
At head of title: National Cooperative Highway Research Program.
 
Performed by CNA Consulting Engineers and Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

Contents
Ch. 1. Introduction and Research Approach: Review and Evaluations of Relevant Experience, Soil Constitutive models and Software, 2D and 3D Modeling, Development of SDEs on Culvert Forces, Refined Analysis Guidelines -- Ch. 2. Findings: Review and Evaluation of Relevant Experience, Selection and Development of Refined Analytical Models, Development of SDEs, Effect of SDEs on Culvert Forces, Guidelines for Use of Refined Analysis Methods -- Ch. 3. Interpretation, Appraisal, and Applications: SDEs, Recommeded Changes to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, Overall Design and Reliability Margin -- Ch. 4. Conclusions -- References.

Abstract
This report provides recommendations to revise the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications relating to the distribution of live load to buried structures. The report details the development of simplified design equations (SDEs) for structural response based on three-dimensional (3D) analysis of 830 buried culverts. In addition, the report provides guidelines for conducting 2D and 3D modeling for design situations with conditions not covered by the SDEs. The material in this report will be of immediate interest to roadway and bridge designers.

Subject Term
Culverts.
 
Live loads.
 
Roads -- Design and construction -- Specifications.
 
Bridges -- Design and construction -- Specifications.

Added Author
Petersen, D. Lee.

Added Corporate Author
National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board.
 
National Cooperative Highway Research Program.
 
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
 
United States. Federal Highway Administration.
 
CNA Consulting Engineers.
 
Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger.

Electronic Access
http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/Recommended_Design_Specifications_for_Live_Load_Di_163515.aspx
 
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_rpt_647.pdf


LibraryMaterial TypeItem BarcodeShelf NumberStatus
Civil EngineeringBookB021660TE213 .N25 NO. 647Transportation Collection