The Use of Bridges to Measure Dynamic Wheel Loads
Tommy H.T. Chan, Colin O’Connor
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Tommy H.T. Chan, Colin O’Connor
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This paper describes theoretical studies which investigate the use of bridge measurements to determine not only equivalent static loads, but also their dynamic variation as service trucks cross a bridge. The use of measured displacements, accelerations or bending moments is discussed.
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This paper describes theoretical studies which investigate the use of bridge measurements to determine not only equivalent static loads, but also their dynamic variation as service trucks cross a bridge. The use of measured displacements, accelerations or bending moments is discussed.
Key concepts: Truck, Structural engineering, Bridge (graph theory), Measure (data warehouse), Bending moment, Engineering, Bending, Dynamic load testing