Corrosion of Cable Suspension Bridges

Authors

Theodore Hopwood II, University of KentuckyFollow
James H. Havens, University of Kentucky

Abstract

This report discusses corrosion problems encountered on the cables of suspension bridges. A historical review is given of past cable suspension bridge corrosion and related laboratory work.

Findings of inspections of suspension bridges at Maysville, KY, Covington, KY, and Portsmouth, OH, are discussed. Recommendations are presented.

Report Date

5-1984

Report Number

UKTRP-84-14

Digital Object Identifier

http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.1984.14

Notes

The contents of this report reflect the views of the authors who are responsible for the facts and the accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the University of Kentucky, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, nor the Federal Highway Administration. This report does not represent a standard, specification, or regulation.

Repository Citation

Hopwood, Theodore II and Havens, James H., "Corrosion of Cable Suspension Bridges" (1984). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 660.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc_researchreports/660