Engineering
8 years ago

Cracked bridge decks pose safety risk, demand urgent repair solutions

Bridge deck cracking and composite action analyses
Hani Nassif, Nakin Suksawang, Rod Lewis, Husam Najm

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The study looked at why concrete bridge decks crack and how to prevent it. They used computer models to test different factors like concrete strength and truck weight. The results showed that the way concrete is poured and the weight of trucks can cause cracking. To stop this, new bridges should be built with stronger steel and follow specific deflection limits.