Masters Theses
Abstract
"A state of the art regarding the thermal behavior of bridges and considerations to be given to the resultant thermal effects is presented. The results of studies related to the thermal effects on bridges are reviewed. Studies attempting to relate environmental factors to bridge temperatures, and subsequently to bridge movements and stresses, indicate that the task is extremely complex. Some correlation has been made between equations predicting bridge temperatures and movements based on weather bureau records. However, further research is needed to evaluate the effects of factors other than temperature, such as creep, shrinkage, and humidity on bridge movements and stresses"--Abstract, page iii.
Advisor(s)
Emanuel, Jack H., 1921-1996
Committee Member(s)
Andrews, William A., 1922-2009
Hansen, Peter G., 1927-2010
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Civil Engineering
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
1972
Pagination
v, 47 pages
Rights
© 1972 Joseph Charles Reynolds, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Strains and stresses
Bridges -- Floors
Concrete bridges
Composite construction
Concrete bridges -- Effect of temperature on
Thesis Number
T 2710
Print OCLC #
6032559
Electronic OCLC #
878396509
Link to Catalog Record
Recommended Citation
Reynolds, Joseph Charles, "Thermal stresses and movements in bridges" (1972). Masters Theses. 6714.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/6714
