Document Type
Article
Abstract
The paper presents the calibration procedure and background data for the development of design code provisions for wood bridges. The structural types considered include sawn lumber stringers, glued-laminated girders, and various wood deck types. Load and resistance parameters are treated as random variables, and therefore, the structural performance is measured in terms of the reliability index. The statistical parameters of dead load and live (traffic) load, are based on the results of previous studies. Material resistance is taken from the available test data, which includes consideration of the post-elastic response. The resistance of components and structural systems is based on the available experimental data and finite element analysis results. Statistical parameters of resistance are computed for deck and girder subsystems as well as individual components. The reliability analysis was performed for wood bridges designed according to the AASHTO Standard Specifications and a significant variation in reliability indices was observed. The recommended load and resistance factors are provided that result in consistent levels of reliability at the target levels.
Disciplines
Applied Mechanics | Structural Engineering
Recommended Citation
Nowak, A. S., and Eamon, C. D. (2005). "Load and resistance factor calibration for wood bridges." Journal of Bridge Engineering, 10(6), 636-642, doi:10.1061/(ASCE)1084-0702(2005)10:6(636)
Comments
NOTICE IN COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLISHER POLICY: This is the final draft of an article published in Journal of Bridge Engineering, 10(6), (2005) © ASCE, available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)1084-0702(2005)10:6(636)