Bridge Engineering
Shear failure refers to a type of structural failure that occurs when a material or structural element fails due to shear stresses exceeding its capacity. This phenomenon is critical in understanding the behavior of beam bridges, prestressed concrete beam bridges, and the design of abutments and piers, as it can lead to significant safety concerns if not properly addressed during the design process.
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