... types. Additional information may be found in
Sec. 15, which covers suspension bridges and cable-stayed structures.
Characteristics of Cables. A suspension cable is a linear structural member that...
... cotter pin. (d) With cotter at each end (used in horizontal position).
extend to the far end of the stay plate. Other reinforcing plates should extend at least 6 in
beyond the near edge. All plates ... stitch bolts, bracing (lateral, longitudinal, or
sway bracing) and connecting material, lacing stay plates, diaphragms that do not transfer
shear or other forces, inactive fillers, and stiffeners...
... between nearer lines of connection.
When stay plates are used to tie components together, the clear distance between them
should be 3 ft or less. Length of end stay plates between end fasteners should ... between end fasteners should be at least
1.25l, and length of intermediate stay plates at least 0.563l. Thickness of stay plates should
not be less than l/ 50 in main members and l /60 in bracing. ... least
5
⁄
16
in.
Tension-member components also may be tied together with end stay plates and lacing
bars like compression members. The last fastener in the stay plates preferably should also
pass through the end of...
... 9-in-thick slab, weight 112 lb/ft
2
plus 5 lb/ft
2
for the
additional thickness of deck concrete in the stay-in-place forms. The 9-in-thick slab consists
BEAM AND GIRDER BRIDGES
12.37
FIGURE 12.19 Positions ... computation of dead load,
Weight of concrete slab: 0.150
ϫ
9
⁄
12
ϭ
0.113
3
⁄
8
-in extra concrete in stay-in-place
ϭ
0.005
forms: 0.150(
3
⁄
8
)/12
Future wearing surface
ϭ
0.025
Total dead load w
D
: ... course
(possibly latex modified concrete) will be removed and replaced only if necessary.
If metal stay-in-place forms are permitted for deck construction, consideration should be
given to providing...
... plates,
perforated plates, or stay plates and lacing. Alternatively, they may be connected at the
top with solid cover plates and at the bottom with perforated plates, or stay plates and
lacing. Modern ... BRIDGES
13.19
Channel sections, made with two angle segments, with solid web, perforated web, or
web of stay plates and lacing. These are seldom used on modern bridges.
Single box sections, made with side ... The side elements may be connected together with top and bottom per-
forated cover plates, or stay plates and lacing.
To obtain economy in member design, it is important to vary the area of steel...