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...
The Sellwood Multi-Modal Center (SMMC) will complement the Sellwood Bridge Replacement Project located in Portland, Oregon. Multnomah County, the client, and David Evans & Associates, the consultant, have identified five possible sites for the Sellwood Multi-Modal Center. The following report describes the analysis and selection of site alternatives for the...