Benefits and uses of FE modelling in bridge assessment and design

Structural analysis has progressed a long way from hand calculations and the use of distribution factors. From the first computer methods, grid and grillage analysis techniques evolved, leading through progressive enhancements to the advanced 3D graphical and analytical tools that we see and use today. Now, finite element (FE) analysis is being used more and more for bridge engineering because of the more economical and accurate assessments and designs its use can produce. This paper illustrates the role that it can play in just some areas of bridge analysis, assessment and design with reference to a number of projects in the UK, US and Australia.

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• Authors:
  • Morrison, S
  • Moses, J
• Conference:
  • Austroads Bridge Conference, 8th, 2011, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• Publication Date: 2011-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 12p
• Monograph Title: Austroads 8th Bridge Conference: sustainable bridges: the thread of society: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, 31 October-5 November 2011, Sydney, Australia

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge design; Bridges; Condition surveys; Finite element method; Loads
• Geographic Terms: Australia; United Kingdom
• ATRI Terms: Bridge design; Bridge inspection; Finite element method; Load
• ITRD Terms: 9011: Design (overall design); 8122: USA
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01369474
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• ISBN: 9781921709814
• Report/Paper Numbers: AP-G90/11
• Files: ITRD, ATRI
• Created Date: May 3 2012 10:44AM