JOHN M KULICKI
Engineers in Navy Sup Dpt, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE022295E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Navy Sup Dpt, PA 17050
Professional information
Bridge Deck System
US Patent:
4709435, Dec 1, 1987
Filed:
Feb 4, 1987
Appl. No.:
7/010785
Inventors:
J. Robert Stemler - Murrysville PA
James D. Klingensmith - Apollo PA
Craig C. Menzemer - Murrysville PA
John M. Kulicki - Mechanicsburg PA
Nicholas D. Theofanis - Camp Hill PA
James D. Klingensmith - Apollo PA
Craig C. Menzemer - Murrysville PA
John M. Kulicki - Mechanicsburg PA
Nicholas D. Theofanis - Camp Hill PA
Assignee:
Aluminum Company of America - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
E01D 1912
US Classification:
14 73
Abstract:
A system for attaching a bridge deck panel to a bridge structure which allows the panel to expand in lengthwise and sidewise directions independent of a bridge deck support structure. Brackets attached to members of a bridge deck support structure have undercuts on opposing ends which accommodate flanges on the bridge deck panel. Portions of the bracket overlying the undercut and flange prevent the deck panel from being separated from the deck support structure, but do not prevent the deck panel from lengthwise movement independent of the bridge structure due to temperature changes. To enable the panel to move in a sidewise direction, a space is provided between the outermost edge of the deck panel flange and the length of the undercut.