Behaviour and Design ofEXTRADOSED BRIDGESbyKonstantinos Kris Mermigas
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% p: f C( y/ T3 T3 lABSTRACT
v6 o. A8 S/ iThe purpose of this thesis is to provide insight into how different geometric parameters such as tower+ R/ m' e" b' l" e. H% K
height, girder depth, and pier dimensions influence the structural behaviour, cost, and feasibility of an1 ~; }2 W! M. R( c! z ~4 z
extradosed bridge.
: c4 q5 r; o Z& Y2 n+ N+ Q9 H: tA study of 51 extradosed bridges shows the variability in proportions and use of extradosed bridges,
; W+ C) g) ^ @; pand compares their material quantities and structural characteristics to girder and cable-stayed bridges.6 C5 a U1 c! p( \/ k/ s' b
The strategies and factors that must be considered in the design of an extradosed bridge are discussed.
3 o0 T* v& m! ]) dTwo cantilever constructed girder bridges, an extradosed bridge with stiff girder, and an extradosed( E9 G/ {% P7 _2 \) J; d: F+ v; k
bridge with stiff tower are designed for a three span bridge with central span of 140 m. The structural" m7 Q1 a1 o) v8 G2 w
behaviour, materials utilisation, and costs of each bridge are compared. Providing stiffness either in the
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