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Chapter 2 Literature Review 2.1 Introduction
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| Abstract | This chapter serves as a summary of relevant research of the ALUMADECK system and includes other literature concerned with the structural behavior of bridges. The ALUMADECK system has been developed over the last few years; therefore, there is little literature pertaining solely to its behavior. Research conducted on bridge behavior (i.e., load distribution and dynamic load allowance) is more prevalent. Because this research has four basic scopes (load distribution amongst the girders, dynamic load allowances for the girders, composite action between the girders and deck, and developed deck stresses) the literature review is sectioned accordingly. The section associated with the deck stresses is actually a brief review of literature on the effects of welding on the fatigue behavior of aluminum details and a discussion of S-N curves (Stress versus Cycles to failure curves) for welded details. An opening section reviewing uncommon terminology is included, in addition to a background section reviewing the use of aluminum in past bridges and the literature thus far concerning the ongoing three-phase study. 2.2 Terminology Terms that are not frequently used in the general area of structural engineering are discussed in this section. In particular, the terms deal with bridge design, bridge testing, and bridge evaluation. There are three subsystems used by bridge engineers that serve to divide a bridge into distinct sections. The subsystems are the foundation, the substructure, and the superstructure. The foundation consists of the footings and piles used to distribute the load to the ground elements. For single span bridges, the substructure consists of the bridge bearings, which are the components that serve to transfer forces from the superstructure to the substructure, and the abutments, which are a particular type of |
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| Language | English |
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