Selection Criteria:
STEEL I-GIRDER
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|
SPAN RANGE (ft) |
DEPTH/SPAN |
COST/SQ-FT |
| SIMPLE |
CONT |
| 60-300 |
0.045 |
| 0.040 |
$125-$210 |
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Advantages |
Disadvantages |
- Simple construction method
- No falsework required
- Low seismic mass
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- Requires coating and maintenance
- High cost
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Note: Costs are for year 2000 dollars in California
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