Recommended Citation
Connor, R. J., & Lloyd, J. B. (2017). Maintenance actions to address fatigue cracking in steel bridge structures: Proposed guidelines and commentary. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284316552
DOI
10.5703/1288284316552
Abstract
This document provides guidelines for the maintenance actions to address fatigue cracking and details at risk of constraint-induced fracture (CIF) in steel bridges. It is a synthesis of best practices from published literature, project reports, past and ongoing research projects, as well as input from industry professionals gathered through a web-based survey. Intended to be a very practical reference text, it is written with everyone in mind from a maintenance contractor to an asset manager and design engineer, providing detailed descriptions of the driving causes of fatigue cracking and CIF in steel bridges and accepted methods for repair or retrofit. A number of case studies are discussed giving context for the different detail susceptibilities and utilizing a mixture of real-world and rendered images to illustrate the problems and solutions. For each case, a suggested sequence of steps is also provided as a ‘‘how-to.’’
Project Number
NCHRP Project 20-07, Task 387
Date of this Version
3-2017