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US20100281632A1 Tunable Load Sharing Arch Bridge 有权
可调负载共享拱桥

  • 专利标题: Tunable Load Sharing Arch Bridge
  • 专利标题(中): 可调负载共享拱桥
  • 申请号: US12437674
    申请日: 2009-05-08
  • 公开(公告)号: US20100281632A1
    公开(公告)日: 2010-11-11
  • 发明人: H. Joe Meheen
  • 申请人: H. Joe Meheen
  • 主分类号: E01D1/00
  • IPC分类号: E01D1/00 E04C3/02
Tunable Load Sharing Arch Bridge
摘要:
A method and apparatus for adjusting the live and dead load balance between the arches of an arch bridge and the truss girder that supports the bridge deck. The method is achieved by providing hanger rods disposed between the arches and the top chords of the truss girder whose compression may be adjusted. In which the arch truss counter act the compression in the top chord of the truss. This interaction adds to the strength and safety of both elements of the structure. With this interaction there are no critical members which can cause catastrophic failure of the bridge by failing. By combining two of these bridges side by side, and then connected with the lateral members, both at top and bottom chord of trusses, it is possible to carry vehicular, train, and pedestrian lanes separated and accommodated with safety; all without a critical member.
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