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The History and Service of Timber Howe Truss Bridges in Australia
ABC-MHB005-11
31 Oct 2011
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The Howe truss was patented in USA initially in 1840 and again in 1850 and went on to become one of the primary timber truss designs used in North America. The adaptation of the Howe truss in NSW into the two distinct forms known as the “Allan” and…
Developments in Modular Expansion Joint Technology: Codes and Testing
ABC-SAS002-11
31 Oct 2011
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Great advances have been made in modular expansion joint technology since this most versatile type of joint was invented forty years ago, and the use of such joints, especially on very large bridges, has increased steadily. As a consequence,…
Fatigue of Road and Rail Bridges - Repair Techniques
ABC-DES022-11
31 Oct 2011
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A Consortium of the Welding Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA) members consisting of Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), RailCorp, Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales (RTA), and Transport Main Roads (TMR), Queensland has…
Testing of Pre-Tensioned Bolts for Bridge Decks Joints
ABC-IAR008-11
31 Oct 2011
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The paper summarizes laboratory tests carried out by RTA Bridge Engineering to investigate different factors affecting the reliability of bolted connections for bridge deck expansion joints. The test rig comprised steel plates bolted to a large…
Peninsula Link: Frankston Stony Point Railway Bridge
ABC-DES024-11
31 Oct 2011
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The Frankston Stony Point Rail Bridge crosses over the Peninsula Link Freeway, located on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. In this location the Frankston Stony Point rail line comprises a single bi-directional broad gauge track carrying regional…
High Level Bridge - Extending the Useful Life of Heritage Bridges
ABC-MHB001-11
31 Oct 2011
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Described as being 'one of the finest pieces of architectural iron-work in the world', the High Level Bridge in the UK recently underwent a major programme of investigation, assessment, strengthening and refurbishment. Constructed in 1849, the two-…
Seaford Rail Viaduct - Launching a Kilometre
ABC-DES036-11
31 Oct 2011
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The Seaford Rail Extension Project, currently under construction to the south of Adelaide, South Australia, requires a 1.125km long viaduct to cross the Onkaparinga Valley and River. The solution chosen is an incrementally launched, concrete box…
Observations on the Design and Refurbishment of Modular Expansion Joints
ABC-MAR013-11
31 Oct 2011
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Modular bridge expansion joints (MBEJs) are utilised when the movement range at a bridge expansion gap exceeds around 300 mm, with the largest MBEJ installed to date accommodating a movement range in excess of 2100 mm. Traditionally MBEJs have been…
Strengthening of the West Gate Bridge Concrete Viaducts
ABC-MAR024-11
31 Oct 2011
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The 2.5km long West Gate Bridge comprises an eastern and western concrete approach viaduct, 871m and 670m respectively in length either side of the 850 m long cable stayed steel box girder main span section. The key objective with the West Gate…
Fatigue and Maintenance Aspects of a Welded Steel Truss Railway Bridge
ABC-MAR023-11
31 Oct 2011
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The main structural components of the railway bridge at Bankstown, installed in January 2011, are two 18m steel welded arch trusses with an overall height of 3.5m. Each truss comprises fabricated box sections for the chords and I sections for the…
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