Use of compressive membrane action in bridge decks (formerly BD 81/02). Revision 2

DMRB: Highway Structures and Bridges CD 360 Revision 2

Highways England, 2020
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Series

DMRB: Highway Structures and Bridges

Abstract

Provides guidance for the design, implementation and assessment of reinforced concrete bridge deck slabs and in particular the use of compressive membrane action.

History

Highway structures and bridges. Design. Supersedes CD 360 Use of compressive membrane action in bridge decks (formerly BD 81/02). Revision 1 (HE, 2018) and BD 81/02 Highway structures: Inspection and maintenance. Assessment. Use of compressive membrane action in bridge decks (includes Corrections dated August 2002 and May 2007) (HA, 2002). Design manual for roads and bridges (DMRB). Revision 0 - dated June 2018 - replaces BD 81/02. Revision 1 - dated October 2018 - minor corrections in Clause 4.2. Revision 2 - dated March 2020 - updates references.

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities
  • Bridges
  • Bridge decks

Publisher History

Highways England (formerly Highways Agency) was transformed into National Highways in 2021. It was responsible for the operation, maintenance and improvement of England's motorways and major A roads. It was an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Transport.

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