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A box girder is a closed section made from welded plates. Its torsional stiffness suits curved or skewed alignments, and its smooth exterior is easier to paint and keep clean.
Typical considerations
- Internal access and ventilation for inspection and coating, or a sealed-box design.
- Weld procedures and distortion control for long plate seams.
- Segment size and weight for transport and lifting.
Final member sizes, details and specifications are determined by the engineer of record for each project. This page describes general practice and does not replace project-specific engineering.
Este contenido es información técnica general. No sustituye el diseño estructural específico del proyecto, que debe ser realizado o aprobado por un ingeniero calificado según las normas aplicables y los requisitos de la autoridad competente.