Title: Statistical Evaluation of Load Factors for Concrete Bridge Design

Author(s): Pradyot K. Niyogi, Haresh C. Shah, Kishore D. Doshi, and Wilson Tang

Publication: Symposium Paper

Volume: 26

Issue:

Appears on pages(s): 49-74

Keywords: bridges (structures); dynamic loads; earthquakes; live load factors; loads (forces); moving loads; probability theory; reinforced concrete; reliability; safety factor; static loads; statistical analysis; structural design

DOI: 10.14359/17972

Date: 1/1/1971

Abstract:
This paper presents an important aspect of the structural design of concrete bridges under various combinations of loading. 'Load Factors', which are quantities used to define the pattern and magnitude of design loadings, are evaluated from a statisitcal point of view in such a manner as to assure a desired level of safety for the structure.