Engineering
8 years ago

Box-girder bridge failures prompt urgent need for design overhaul.

Journal of the Structural Division
STEEL BOX-GIRDER BRIDGES-ULTIMATE STRENGTH CONSIDERATIONS
Charles G. Culver

Paper Summary

Steel box-girder bridges have faced failures due to design problems. Current American design specifications need improvement for ultimate strength considerations. More research is needed on compression flange and web behavior to enhance box-girder design.

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