Masters Theses
Abstract
"The results of the structural load testing of a unique type of steel and concrete composite girder are described. The structural system, referred to as a composite Vierendeel girder, is a hybrid type which incorporates features of a castellated beam and a Vierendeel truss. The performance of the composite girder agreed reasonably well with calculated values based on section properties for a prismatic beam. Observations indicated web stiffeners were required on the stub beams to prevent premature failure of the system. Failure of the girder was due to concrete crushing over a stub web beam. Design considerations for a structural system of this type are discussed"--Abstract, page ii.
Advisor(s)
Celis, Antonio J.
Committee Member(s)
Senne, Joseph H.
Basye, C. B.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Civil Engineering
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
1972
Pagination
vi, 66 pages
Rights
© 1972 Melvin Crews Oestreich, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Girders -- Testing
Load factor design
Box girder bridges -- Testing
Composite construction
Reinforced concrete construction
Thesis Number
T 2731
Print OCLC #
6033625
Electronic OCLC #
884349538
Link to Catalog Record
Recommended Citation
Oestreich, Melvin Crews, "Structural test and analysis of a Vierendeel steel and concrete composite girder" (1972). Masters Theses. 5070.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/5070
