I have a question about the connection requirements for shear friction (concrete to concrete) versus shear studs (steel to concrete). Why is it that with shear studs they typically only need to be embeded into the concrete a couple of inches (2" +/-) while the requirements for shear friction...
I am in the process of doing an AASHTO live load rating on a small timber bridge (timber stringers and timber decking) and have a question regarding the deck rating portion. The deck is comprised of two layers of 2 1/2" thick timbers. The bottom layer runs perpendicular to the stringers and the...
Hi, I'm new to the group and a junior structural engineer in Providence Rhode Island. I've been given the task of rating an old stone arch bridge for vehicular traffic and was wondering if anyone could suggest some good references to help me out. Never having done one before I'm at a bit of a...
