Experimental Testing and Residual Performance Evaluation of Existing Hangers with Steel Pipe Protection Taken from an In-Service Tied-Arch Bridge

Background: Tied-arch bridges’ hangers are crucial load-bearing parts, and their excellent condition directly influences bridge safety. However, assessing in-service hangers’ continuing functional performance is irrelevant and incomplete, particularly for unique hangers covered by outer steel tubes....

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Main Authors: Liming Zhu, Tailei Chen, Lingkun Chen, Zhichao Lu, Xiaolun Hu, Xiaoming Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/19/11070