Sichuan?Communication?SuThe influence of vertical joints on post-construction deflection of continuous rigid frame bridges is discussed with the consideration of the design and construction condition. At the same time, the contribution of vertical shearing distortion to the later deflection under different construction conditions is analyzed. In the current case, the increments of the deflection of the bridge main girders resulting from the shearing creep of the vertical joints should not be neglected. At last, the configuration and construction measures are proposed to improve the quality of the segmental vertical joints of the main girders.
rveying?&?Design?Institute,?Sichuan?Chengdu?610041,?China