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The durability of timber bridges

Vincent Barbier

DurabilityDesign methods
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<p>Most of people mean that timber bridges are not very durable. However to ensure good durabilities, compatible with the requirements of the eurocodes, two elements are necessary : an adapted design and a diffusion of knowledge of this forgotten material. The protection of the wood of structure must indeed be the major objective of the designer.</p>

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Vincent Barbier. (2007). The durability of timber bridges. IABSE Reports. https://doi.org/10.2749/weimar.2007.0292

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