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Calculating Skew Length in Bridge Design by solitary_monk is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses the analysis and design of skew bridge slabs. Some key points: - Skew bridge slabs behave differently than orthogonal slabs due to high reactions at obtuse corners and possible uplift at acute corners. - The behavior depends on the skew angle and aspect ratio (ratio of skew span to width). A single parameter called S/L ratio accounts for both. - Principal stresses tend to run from obtuse corner to obtuse corner rather than along the skew length at higher skew angles. - An accu

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