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Methods for strengthening flexural steel details in reinforced concrete bridge girders using a near-surface mounted retrofitting technique

Creator:

Amneus, Deanna

Abstract:

Many older reinforced concrete deck girder (RCDG) bridges contain straight bar terminations of flexural reinforcement. Common bridge design practice of the 1950s did not consider the additional demands on the terminated bars from shear and flexure. Moreover, more stringent code specifications and heavier permit trucks contribute to the insufficient ratings...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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