Citation

Wedgwood RJL. Road Transp. Res. 1992; 1(3): 48-54.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Australian Road Research Board)

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Abstract

The 1992 AUSTROADS Bridge Design Code has been developed in limit states format. As such, it will allow the strength of bridges to be determined on a consistent rational basis for the relevant applied loadings and material properties. Satisfaction of the strength requirements of the Code will ensure that a bridge will not fail in its expected lifetime. Satisfaction of the serviceability requirements will minimize maintenance resource requirements by ensuring the performance of new bridges throughout their life and by identifying potential inadequacies in existing bridges at an early stage, thus allowing more effective remedial treatment. The Code has a background in overseas bridge code developments and also through links with complementary Australian Standards. Significant variations in the Code provisions from the existing NAASRA 1976 Bridge Design Specifications are described. The new Code will be a valuable resource to assist bridge designers to provide even better solutions to the bridge engineering challenges of the future.

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