TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Web-Only Document 197: Guidelines for the Load and Resistance Factor Design and Rating of Riveted and Bolted Gusset-Plate Connections for Steel Bridges explores the failure modes of steel truss bridge gusset plated connections. The report also includes a review of past literature on the strength of hot-driven rivets.
The following appendices are not included in the PDF version of the report, but are available for download from the links below.
Appendix A – Review of Bridge Plans
Appendix B – Load Frame
Appendix C – Fastener Characterization
Appendix D – Material Test Results
Appendix E – Photostress Data
Appendix F – DIC Data
Appendix G – Strain Gauge Data
Appendix H – FARO Data
Appendix I – Georgia Tech Parametric Study Final Report
Appendix J – Proposed Changes to AASHTO Specifications
Appendix K – Design Examples Based on Draft Specification
Project: Project Information
