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The Use of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications with Culverts

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Load Modifier <strong>Culverts</strong><br />

�� <strong>LRFD</strong> 1.3.3 – Ductility<br />

��“<strong>The</strong> �� “<strong>The</strong> <strong>The</strong> structural system system <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> a a bridge bridge shall<br />

shall<br />

be proportioned and detailed to ensure the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> significant and and visible<br />

visible<br />

inelastic deformations at the strength and<br />

extreme event limit states before failure.” failure.

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