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Integral bridges E. C. Hambly, FEng, FICE Proc. Instn Civ. Engrs, Transp., 1997, 123, Feb., 30 38 Paper 11221 s Integral bridges are bridges which have no movement joints between the deck and the abutments, or between spans. Integral bridges are becoming increasingly popular around the world as engineers seek ways to avoid the ver y expensive maintenance problems that are being encountered on bridges with movement joints due to penetration of water and de-icing salts. This paper reports on the use of integral bridges in the UK and overseas and examines the salient features of their design... |
