Behaviour and Design ofEXTRADOSED BRIDGESbyKonstantinos Kris Mermigas8 ]5 \. H5 I" o& d+ Q0 Y- v! C4 h5 c
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The purpose of this thesis is to provide insight into how different geometric parameters such as tower
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extradosed bridge.0 B0 E' G- @2 m) e
A study of 51 extradosed bridges shows the variability in proportions and use of extradosed bridges,* d. m/ e) o0 s/ p
and compares their material quantities and structural characteristics to girder and cable-stayed bridges.
2 D. v& l, a! e6 W! U5 f" N" zThe strategies and factors that must be considered in the design of an extradosed bridge are discussed.
1 s$ k+ v4 b0 T* sTwo cantilever constructed girder bridges, an extradosed bridge with stiff girder, and an extradosed, ]; b4 q6 N. y: v2 a8 ^
bridge with stiff tower are designed for a three span bridge with central span of 140 m. The structural7 {; T6 S! K) i5 z( l- c- l5 z/ a
behaviour, materials utilisation, and costs of each bridge are compared. Providing stiffness either in the
. T9 h# ~" o0 P% xgirder or in the piers of an extradosed bridge are both found to be effective stategies that lead to
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