Chang et al., 2014 - Google Patents

Thermal analysis of highway overhead support structures

Chang et al., 2014

Document ID
15100441964906834823
Author
Chang B
Phares B
Zou H
Couch T
Publication year
Publication venue
Transportation Research Record

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Dynamic message signs are increasingly used on freeways, expressways, and major arterials to manage traffic flow better by providing accurate and timely information to drivers. Overhead truss structures that allow for wide displays across multiple travel lanes are …
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01M5/00—Investigating the elasticity of structures, e.g. deflection of bridges, air-craft wings
    • G01M5/0041—Investigating the elasticity of structures, e.g. deflection of bridges, air-craft wings by determining deflection or stress
    • G01M5/005—Investigating the elasticity of structures, e.g. deflection of bridges, air-craft wings by determining deflection or stress by means of external apparatus, e.g. test benches or portable test systems
    • G01M5/0058—Investigating the elasticity of structures, e.g. deflection of bridges, air-craft wings by determining deflection or stress by means of external apparatus, e.g. test benches or portable test systems of elongated objects, e.g. pipes, masts, towers or railways
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01M5/00—Investigating the elasticity of structures, e.g. deflection of bridges, air-craft wings
    • G01M5/0033—Investigating the elasticity of structures, e.g. deflection of bridges, air-craft wings by determining damage, crack or wear
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    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N2203/00—Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress
    • G01N2203/0058—Kind of property studied
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    • G—PHYSICS
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    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • G01N3/30—Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying a single impulsive force, e.g. by falling weight
    • G01N3/303—Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying a single impulsive force, e.g. by falling weight generated only by free-falling weight
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
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    • G01N3/313—Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying a single impulsive force, e.g. by falling weight generated by explosives

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