A

3. Recycling Abrasives. One ecologically sound method of minimizing

the waste resulting from surface preparation operations is to recycle
abrasives used in blasting methods. Recycling abrasives is accomplished
through a two step process where the abrasives are:
Collected and then
Reclaimed to separate out the reusable abrasive
The collection of abrasives for recycling is somewhat more complicated
than for simple disposal since the abrasive must be separated from dirt and
debris. The abrasive can either be collected at the nozzle or after blasting.
Once collected, the abrasives are placed into a reclaimer where the
reusable abrasive is separated out. Also separated out is any dust, paint, or
other debris which may have made its way into the collected abrasives.
Containment and Disposal of Paint Waste
[3.13.2, Part 3]

PROTECTING STEEL SUPERSTRUCTURES

DESIGN OF TWO SPAN CONTINUOUS
PLATE GIRDER BRIDGELRFD 24
EXAMPLE 3.5 DET 24

DESIGN EXAMPLE 3.5

STEP 11: SHEAR CONNECTORS
We must now compute the number of
shear studs for the composite sections.
Since we have provided detailed calculations
in Design Example 3.3, we will
not repeat it here.
Since the assumed girder sections have
been checked for Strength Limit States,
Service Limit States, and Fatigue Limit
State, we now can conclude that the
girder meets all AASHTO LRFD requirements.
Of course, if it were a real design,
we may want to refine the sections and
to produce a more economical design.
As I mentioned earlier, bridge design is
a trial and error process, with an objective
of producing a safe, economical,
and durable structure.
STEP 11: Shear