Essays about: "Strengthening of bridges"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 11 essays containing the words Strengthening of bridges.

  1. 6. Increased Traffic Loads on Swedish Highway Bridges : A Case study of the bridge at highway interchange Värö

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Fredrik Forsberg; [2017]
    Keywords : BRIGADE Standard; Concrete slab frame bridge; FEM; Load carrying capacity calculation; Load carrying capacity class; BRIGADE Standard; Bärighetsberäkningar; Plattrambro; FEM; Bärighetsklasser;

    Abstract : The Swedish government is planning to increase the maximum vehicle gross load regulations on parts of the national roads from the present 60 t, for the load carrying capacity class BK1, to 74 t, for the proposed new load carrying capacity class BK4. The initial implementation of the new load carrying capacity class for 74 t vehicles will only regard major highways and important roads, however, at a later stage the plan is to implement the new BK4 class on the full current BK1 road network. READ MORE

  3. 7. Widening of The Nockeby Bridge : Methods for strengthening the torsional resistance

    University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Jenny Andersson; [2016]
    Keywords : Strengthening of bridges; external prestressed reinforcement; carbon-fiber reinforced polymer; torsion; torsional resistance; prestressed concrete; Förstärkning av broar; extern spännarmering; kolfiberförstärkning; vridning; vridkapacitet; förspänd betong;

    Abstract : i Abstract The Nockeby Bridge, in the western part of Stockholm, is a prestressed concrete bridge with an openable swing span of steel. The bridge was built during 1970 and should now be widened with 0.5 meters on each side. The concrete bridge deck is supported by two main-beams and cross-beams are located at the position of all supports. READ MORE

  4. 8. Strengthening of I-girder bridges : Fatigue endurance

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Olle Edström; [2016]
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    Abstract : Structures have always been subjected to the detrimental consequences of the fatigue phenomenon. The consequences due to this damaging effects leads to crack initiation and the ultimate result being complete failure. Fatigue appears on structures that has to endure fluctuating loads over a long period. READ MORE

  5. 9. Rule of Law from the Bottom-up and the Inside-out: Evaluating the legitimacy of a “hybrid approach” NGO

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Christopher Murray; [2013]
    Keywords : civil society; democracy; legitimacy; global governance; NGOs; rule of law; international policymaking; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Within the broader literature on civil society organisations (CSOs) there are a number of discussions and debates concerning how to disentangle, dimensionalise, and evaluate the complex concept of legitimacy. Scholars have presented different “dimensions”, “components”, and “types” of legitimacy, as well as suggestions for how to evaluate legitimacy based on the “roles” a CSO should play within a given context. READ MORE

  6. 10. Talk about Civil Society

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Anna Tainio; [2011]
    Keywords : NGOs; Georgia; The Caucasus; narrative analysis; the capabilities approach; civil society;

    Abstract : In Georgia the non-governmental organisations are active and manifold despite the Sovietheritage of a trampled civil society and lengthy violent conflicts, frozen yet not forgotten.NGOs seek to deal with the problematic issues through information, strengthening civilsociety and building bridges between antagonists. READ MORE