US Patent:
20170370054, Dec 28, 2017
Inventors:
- Portland OR, US
Keith Chapman - Milwaukie OR, US
Bill Crittendon - Estacada OR, US
Thomas J. Hickman - Canby OR, US
Daniel Miller - Estacada OR, US
Christopher Palmer - McMinnville OR, US
Perry Royland - Tigard OR, US
Vern Taute - Gaston OR, US
David Ward - Eagle Creek OR, US
Oded Maman - Portland OR, US
Assignee:
Vigor Industrial LLC - Portland OR
International Classification:
E01D 19/12
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing an orthotropic deck panel includes securing a rib member in a first fixture, beveling an edge surface of the rib member while the rib member is secured in the first fixture, and releasing the rib member from the first fixture, attaching the rib member to a deck plate, and attaching a floor beam to the rib member and the deck plate.