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Standard plans for timber bridge superstructures

Author(s):

Matthew S. Smith

Year:

2001

Publication type:

General Technical Report (GTR)

Primary Station(s):

Forest Products Laboratory

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. FPL-GTR-125. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 53 p.

Description

These standardized bridge plans are for superstructures consisting of treated timber. Seven superstructure types are includes: five longitudinal and two transverse deck systems. Both HS520 and HS25 loadings are included, along with L/360 and L/500 deflection criteria.

Citation

Wacker, James P.; Smith, Matthew S. 2001. Standard plans for timber bridge superstructures. Gen. Tech. Rep. FPL-GTR-125. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 53 p.

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