Overview of Specifications for Highway Bridges: Part III Concrete Bridges and Concrete Members
By Y. Oshima, T. Tamakoshi and M. Shirato
Concrete Journal, Vol.56, No.4, Apr. 2018
- Synopsis
- In July 2017, the Technical Standards for Bridges and Elevated Highways (Specifications for Highway Bridges) Part I-V were revised. Accordingly, the Japan Road Association (JARA) newly issued “Specifications for Highway Bridges, Part I-V" in November 2017. This paper gives an overview of the revisions to the specifications for highway bridges and, with regard to the main revisions in Specifications for Highway Bridges, Part III: Concrete Bridges and Concrete Members, describes the concept of load carrying capacity and durability as it pertains to concrete members, and introduces joints and cable structures, among other things.
- Keywords:
- Specifications for Highway Bridges, revision, partial factor design method, limit state design method, concrete bridge
