USER'S MANUAL FOR PROGRAM BOVAC

This user's manual contains the description of the input of program BOVAC (Bridge OVerload Analysis-Concrete). The program is designed to compute the elastic and inelastic behavior of simple span beam-slab bridges with reinforced concrete deck slab and prestressed concrete I-beams. The program could be used in the determination of the overload response of bridges or in the rating of bridges with the above characteristics. The program can predict the damage to the bridge superstructure, if any, in the form of cracking and crushing of concrete and yielding of steel. The report contains sections describing the overload related activities as an introduction to the use of BOVAC. Three example problems are also included to illustrate the input of the program. The computer printouts of these examples are also included. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Lehigh University

  Fritz Engineering Laboratory
  Bethlehem, PA  United States  18015

  Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

  Traffic and Safety Building
  Harrisburg, PA  United States  17120
• Authors:
  • Kostem, C N
  • Ruhl, G
• Publication Date: 1982-4

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 252 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Beams; Bridge decks; Computer programs; Concrete; Cracking; Elastic analysis; Highway bridges; I beams; Manuals; Oversize loads; Prestressed concrete; Prestressing; Reinforced concrete; Slabs
• Uncontrolled Terms: Concrete cracking; Overloads
• Old TRIS Terms: Elastic analysis (Structural)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00393772
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: LU/FEL-434.1 Intrm Rpt., FCP 45F3-753
• Files: TRIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: May 31 1985 12:00AM