Shinkansen Br. (fatigue cracks at main girder - floorbeam connection) †
1.Field of application †
Steel bridge on Shinkansen-railway, Japan
2.Circumstances of repair †
Fatigue cracks at maingirder - floorbeam connection were found in 1974(after 10 years service).
3.Types of structure †
One through type girders(Fig.1)
Fig.1
4.Details of loading †
Fluctuating loads due to Shinkansen trains traffic.
5.Description of damage and repair method applied †