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Table 2 Static loading test method.

From: RC Arch Deck Development and Performance Evaluation for Enhanced Deck Width

Type

Exp. stage (kN)

Loading rate

Crack checking cycle

RC arch deck (AD)

0–10

1 kN/min

1 min

10–30

2 kN/min

30–P

0.5 mm/min

2 min

2-Span RC arch deck (BD)

0–100

0.3 mm/min

100–500

Per 50 kN

500–P

0.5 mm/min

Appearance of failure shape