Date of Award
1986
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Arockiasamy, Madasamy
Abstract
The feasibility of the use of double-tee beams in a bridge system is examined by conducting tests on a 1:3.5 scale model of a two-span transversely and longitudinally post-tensioned continuous double-tee beam system. Constant amplitude fatigue loading was applied on the model at typical locations simulating HS 20-44 AASHTO truck loading. The behavior of the bridge system was evaluated in terms of deflections, wheel load distributions, crack growth and patterns with increasing number of cycles of fatigue loading. A finite element analysis of the bridge system was done using plate and beam elements and results compared with experimental values.
Extent
173 p.
Recommended Citation
RAO, VENKATESWARA B., "FATIGUE BEHAVIOR OF JOINTS IN PRECAST PRESTRESSED CONCRETE DOUBLE TEE BRIDGE SYSTEM" (1986). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 1980 - 1989. 447.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_3/447
Identifier
FADT14332
Comments
College of Engineering and Computer Science|Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1986.|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|College of Engineering and Computer Science