Abstract
The bridge over Martins Branch Creek on route KY 220 in Hardin County, Kentucky, is 7.47m (24’ 8”) in length and 6.4m (21’) in width. The bridge was constructed in 1935. The construction of the bridge includes six W18×50 girders with a 178mm (7”) non-composite concrete deck. All the steel beams are spaced 1.22m(4’) apart. This paper evaluates the maximum load carrying capacity of theKY220 Bridge under different truck types. A Load Factor Rating (LFR), based on the bridge plans and estimated material properties, was carried out and compared with the load rating derived from field load test results. The bridge had a 15.4 t (17 US t) load posting. Field load tests revealed that the load rating factor for strength was adequate and that the load posting can be removed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Life-Cycle Analysis and Assessment in Civil Engineering |
| Subtitle of host publication | Towards an Integrated Vision - Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2018 |
| Editors | Dan M. Frangopol, Robby Caspeele, Luc Taerwe |
| Pages | 161-167 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| State | Published - 2019 |
| Event | 6th International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2018 - Ghent, Belgium Duration: Oct 28 2018 → Oct 31 2018 |
Publication series
| Name | Life-Cycle Analysis and Assessment in Civil Engineering: Towards an Integrated Vision - Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2018 |
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Conference
| Conference | 6th International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2018 |
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| Country/Territory | Belgium |
| City | Ghent |
| Period | 10/28/18 → 10/31/18 |
Bibliographical note
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality