CHARLES D GORMAN
Engineers in Bethlehem, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE016529E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Professional information
Culvert Structure Having Corrugated Ribbing Support
US Patent:
4318635, Mar 9, 1982
Filed:
Jul 7, 1980
Appl. No.:
6/166420
Inventors:
Mark A. Gurtner - Pulaski PA
Charles D. Gorman - Bethlehem PA
Charles D. Gorman - Bethlehem PA
Assignee:
Bethlehem Steel Corporation - Bethlehem PA
International Classification:
E01F 500
US Classification:
405126
Abstract:
A low-profile culvert structure comprising in combination, a plurality of arch-shaped corrugated structural metallic sheets secured to each other in such a manner as to form an elongated shell having typically a low rise to span ratio, and a plurality of transverse reinforcing ribs, each in the form of a corrugated metallic sheet. The transverse reinforcing ribs are secured to said shell at intervals along the length thereof, preferably to both the interior and exterior of the elongated shell.