Title:
Prestressed Bridge Designed for Crane load at Niagara River Weir
Author(s):
A. M. Lount
Publication:
Journal Proceedings
Volume:
53
Issue:
11
Appears on pages(s):
533-543
Keywords:
no keywords
DOI:
10.14359/11527
Date:
11/1/1956
Abstract:
Cranes which operate gates of a control weir on the Niagara River cause heavily eccentric live loading on the 1512-ft supporting bridge. Bridge designer selected a homogeneous grid system of longitudinal girders tied together by diaphragms, covered with a 7-in. slab act,ing compositely with the longitudinal girders. All components of the grid are prcstresscd. Design considerations of transverse bending st,iffness and torque rigidity are discussed, and stcp-by-step method for exact structural analysis of the grid is summarized. Construc-tion features are treated briefly with emphasis on shear connectors, stirrup spacing, and prestressing system.