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Analytical And Experimental Stresses In Concrete Pavements And Unbonded Overlays, Ahmad Jaber
Analytical And Experimental Stresses In Concrete Pavements And Unbonded Overlays, Ahmad Jaber
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The principal objective of this study is to determine the accuracy of calculating stresses in concrete pavements and unbonded overlays under different loading conditions. The computed stresses for the single layer pavements are obtained based on Westergaard theory, the finite-element model (ILLI-SLAB), and the elastic layered model (ELSYM5). For the two-layer unbonded systems, stresses are estimated based on the finite-element theory and the Portland Cement Association design method. The experimental results for the comparison were available from a series of tests done on model scale concrete pavements and unbonded overlays. The results of present investigation show that the computed stresses …
Secondary Stresses In Bowstring Timber Trusses, John F. Bradford
Secondary Stresses In Bowstring Timber Trusses, John F. Bradford
Dissertations and Theses
This study was undertaken in order to determine analytically the magnitude of the secondary (i.e., joint deflection induced) moments in the continuous glued-laminated chords of bowstring timber trusses. Traditionally, these moments have been assumed to be small and therefore neglected. The American Institute of Timber Construction makes no mention of these moments in their recommended design procedure.
A Study Of Single Angle Compression Members, James Robert Callaway
A Study Of Single Angle Compression Members, James Robert Callaway
Dissertations and Theses
A study was undertaken to investigate the compressive capacity of a specific group of single angle members.
A review of existing literature and techniques was presented. Laboratory compression tests were performed on 22 angle members of four different sizes and two different lengths. Additional tests were performed to determine the yield strength of the material. The results, normalized with respect to the yield stress, were tabulated and discussed.
Two existing analytic models were used to attempt to predict the ultimate capacity of the test members. The first, an elastic method, was based upon the AISC combined stress equation. The second, …