State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices (2014)

Chapter: Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts

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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter Three - Methods of Evaluation of Weight Limits for Bridges and Culverts ." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2014. State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22412.
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Next Chapter: Chapter Four - Conclusions and Needs for Further Research
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