Fatigue strength enhancement by structural modification of transverse to longitudinal rib connections in orthotropic steel decks with open ribs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engfailanal.2020.104954
Abstract: Abstract This paper describes an investigation of fatigue strength enhancement for transverse to longitudinal rib connections in orthotropic steel decks with open ribs by structural modification. A structural hot-spot stress approach was used to evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: rib connections; longitudinal rib; transverse longitudinal; strength ... See more keywords
Experimental and numerical study on fatigue performance of U-rib connections
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcsr.2019.105796
Abstract: Abstract The welded and bolted splice plate connections in orthotropic steel decks (OSD) are prone to fatigue problems resulting from the high cyclic stresses. An experimental study was conducted to investigate the fatigue behavior of… read more here.
Keywords: connection; splice plate; plate; rib ... See more keywords