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Table 12.2 Comparison of
relative load distribution factors

Relative load distribution factor
Stringer-1 Stringer-2 Stringer-3

FEM - case 1 1.00 0.92 0.24

FEM - case 2 0.90 1.00 0.35

FEM - case 3 1.00 0.75 0.17

Load test - 1 1.00 0.81 0.02

Load test - 2 1.00 0.89 0.03

Acknowledgements The research project presented in this paper was funded by the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VAoT). Special thanks
to Jason Tremblay of VAoT for his support and coordination efforts during the instrumentation process. Conclusions contained herein are those of
the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Vermont Agency of Transportation.

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