Suitability testing of materials to absorb lateral stresses behind integral bridge abutments
Report 552
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Report
Abstract
Results of testing of materials for use as stress absorbing layers behind integral bridge abutments to relieve high lateral stresses. Tests included determining the magnitude at the strain levels expected in service, the shear strength, and any permanent compression after release of loading.
Author
Darley, P., Barker, K. J. and Carder, D. R.
Subjects
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Transport facilities
- Bridges
- Bridge abutments
Publisher History
The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is an internationally recognised organisation providing research, consultancy, testing and certification for all aspects of transport.
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