Question: Skew angle ( s k e w ) is technically defined as the angle between a line normal to the centerline of the bridge and
Skew angle is technically
defined as the angle between a
line normal to the centerline of
the bridge and the centerline of
the support abutment in this
case
SPANS AND DECK THICKNESSES CONFORM TO THE 'AASHTO LRFD
BRIDGE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS NNTH EDITION' ADOPTED BY
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND
TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS, AND THE OHIO BRIOGE
DESIGN MANUAL,
Span
Distance to Truck COG
Bridge skew
Deck Width
Loaded Truck Weight
degrees
For the left end span of the bridge deck pictured above, what is the support reaction
of the deck at the abutment in kips?
Report at least sig figs, don't report units.
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