- Article
7 Citations
2,374 Views
16 Pages
Retrofitting of a Steel Truss Joint by Creating Composite Connections and PTMSs (Post-Tensioned Metal Straps)
- Arman Hajiha,
- Raffaele Cucuzza and
- Gabriele Bertagnoli
The fatigue phenomenon has a significant effect on the joints of steel truss bridges, causing the formation of plastic hinges leading to potential collapse configurations. For this reason, in the last few years, the development of new methods to effe...