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The panels experienced more movement at colder temperatures than at warmer temperatures due to the opening and closing of the panel gaps caused by thermal expansion and contraction. A finite element model of the bridge was developed using SAP2000 and results from the model were compared to the truckload test results. The initial finite element model was revised to include the panel to panel connections. The model showed good agreement with the test data. A study of bridge response under a panel to panel connection failure was investigated using the developed finite element model. The panels along a failed joint experienced a significant change in terms of deflection responses, but the effect was largely localized to these panels. In general, there was no major change in the maximum stress in the bridge when a connection failed. 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