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Longitudinal web cracks in riveted structures (LR-MF-076)

Last updated on 13 August 2014 10:39

Following an incident at bridge 193 at Mirfield (as shown in plates 1 and 2) there has been concern that extensive longitudinal cracks in the webs of riveted structures could result in girders falling onto the roads below. This is an obvious risk to road users and may seriously weaken...

Author(s): Beagles M

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1992

United Kingdom

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