A Theoretical Study of Skew Plates.

Abstract 1. Objects and Scope of Investigation. During the past few years some consideration has been given by various investigators in this country and abroad to the analysis and design of skew plates and slabs. In the field of reinforced concrete these studies have been of considerable interest and practical importance, especially in the case of highway bridge slabs which cross streams, railways, or other highways below at an oblique angle. It is common knowledge that modern traffic and speed requirements in the United States stipulate the construction of many skew structures. Whereas bridge slabs usually are provided with integral curbs and rails, which tend to make the structural behavior more complex, it is nevertheless of interest to ascertain the manner in which the more simple slabs perform. Structural engineers have been studying the skew plate simply supported on all four sides, the clamped skew plate, and skew slabs simply supported on two sides with two free edges, in addition to the more practical bridge slabs with integral curbs mentioned previously.