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Experimental research on the behavior and strength of large-scale steel gusset plates with sway-buckling response including effects of corrosion and retrofit options

Creator:

Hafner, Anthony G.

Abstract:

The collapse of the I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis, MN on August 1, 2007 brought into question the design and inspection of gusset plates in steel truss bridges. The experimental tests performed in this research study the sway-buckling strength and behavior of large-scale steel gusset plates in an isolated truss connection....

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Masters Thesis

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................................................................................................................. 31 3 Effects of Corrosion and Retrofits on Sway-Buckling Response of Gusset Plate Connections
Non-destructive determination of yield stress for in-situ gusset plates

Creator:

Pflaum, Therese Michelle

Abstract:

Failure of a gusset plate that caused the I-35W Bridge collapse in Minneapolis, MN resulted in mandated rating of connections by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Rating connections requires material properties as an input. The material properties are generally reported on the available detailed drawings for bridges. However, some bridges...

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Masters Thesis

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. Higgins Failure of a gusset plate that caused the I-35W Bridge collapse in Minneapolis, MN resulted