摘要: This report describes the instrumentation and load testing of two different armored expansion joints. The purpose of the tests was to shed light on factors relating to the design of armored joints,and more specifically,to determin... 展开 This report describes the instrumentation and load testing of two different armored expansion joints. The purpose of the tests was to shed light on factors relating to the design of armored joints,and more specifically,to determine whether either of the two subject joints was underdesigned or overdesigned. Two armored expansion joints for bridges are analyzed with respect to their stress behavior under static loading. Details of the static load tests and attempts at dynamic load tests are provided. Although the tests described herein are very limited,significant information is provided regarding design loads,flexural rigidity of the armored joint system,method and spacing of anchorage,and geometry of the armament. 收起