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... One owner indicated that the problem was mitigated with the completion of the deck formwork over the girders. Another employed temporary bracing when the problem was encountered on a specific bridge.
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... 16 UNANTICIPATED DISTORTION One erector believes that the use of undersized bolts will sometimes help in making the initial connections. However, slotted connections do not seem to be the answer when distortion results from loss of geometry control.
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Key Terms

  • temporary bracing
  • stage const
  • erection procedure
  • lateral bracing
  • deck overhang

  • dead load
  • geometry control
  • exterior girder
  • bridge office
  • crossframe connection

  • slotted holes
  • fascia girder
  • positive moment
  • steel bridge


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