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The Impacts of Compliance to Standards and Consequences for Sustainability
Recent changes to the Australian and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 1163:2009 Cold-formed structural steel hollow sections, AS/NZS 3678:2011 Structural steel Hot-rolled plates, floorplates and slabs, AS/NZS 3679.1:2010 Structural steel Hot-rolled bars…
Detailed analysis of Railway Bridge Connection Details
A significant number of railway bridges within New South Wales are constructed from steel and have riveted connections which are forced to flex when transmitting loads through the structure. These connections are typically considered to have only a…
Seismic Retrofit of the Mohaka River Bridge NZ
Mohaka Bridge is 216.4 meters long and was constructed in 1962. It is a steel truss bridge supporting a concrete deck. The trusses are supported on two abutments and two central piers. Two approach spans are supported on two secondary abutments. The…
Inspection Scheduling for Weld Fatigue Cracks on the Extensions of the Auckland Harbour Bridge
The Auckland Harbour Bridge (AHB) is a steel truss bridge with welded orthotropic box girder extensions on both sides and provides a critical link over the Waitemata harbour. The logistical layout of the surrounding area does not provide any other…
A Case Study of Corrosion in Tunnel Wall Panel Support Frames
Corrosion damage of steel elements is the main driver for development of corrosion management strategies by Asset Managers, the implementation of which draws significant amount from the government treasury. Since economic viability of any project is…