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A mechanism program for computing the strength of masonry arch bridges


The Report describes the theory governing a computer program which uses a 'mechanism method' to compute the collapse loads for masonry arch bridges. The program is used to analyse five arch-bridges recently tested to collapse as part of TRRL's programme of research.

Author Crisfield, MA,Packham, AJ Pages 20
Date 01/01/1987 Reference RR124
ISBN ISSN 0266-5247



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