Report embraces description and analysis of tests made by Pennsylvania Railroad on plate girder span having length of 83 ft out to out of steel; deck on this span was of ballasted type; ballast was supported by poured-in-place concrete deck resting directly on top flanges of girders; tests made to compare impact effects of electric locomotives with those of steam locomotives.


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    Title :

    Impact investigation of plate girder bridge on Pennsylvania railroad at Elkton, Md.


    Additional title:

    Am Ry Eng Assn -- Bul



    Publication date :

    1943


    Size :

    42 pages


    Remarks:

    1 Supp plate


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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