A Numerical Evaluation of Structural Hot-Spot Stress Methods in Rib-To-Deck Joint of Orthotropic Steel Deck

This study numerically investigates the limitations of structural hot-spot stress (SHSS) methods and proposes a guideline for the calculation of hot-spot stresses, which can be used for the better evaluation of fatigue-related problems. Four different SHSS evaluation methods have been applied to the...

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Main Authors: Nouman Iqbal, Heng Fang, Ahsan Naseem, Muhammad Kashif, Hans De Backer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/19/6924