FINITE-ELEMENT PROGRAM FOR ANALYSIS OF FOLDED-PLATE BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURES

The behavior of bridge superstructures such as box girders and T-beams is similar to that of a folded-plate structure. A simplified finite-element program, FAP, specifically developed for the elastic analysis of constant depth and straight folded-plate typw structures is presented. Being a specific-purpose program, it can be used by a bridge engineer without the extensive training, knowledge, and effort that may be required for finite-element programs developed for the analysis of a wide range of structural types. Most of the data for FAP analysis is generated by the program from inimal and straightforward input information. FAP has been developed with particular emphasis on practical design and construction considerations. It has already been used for the design of several bridge superstructures. FAP can facilitate the design of many folded-plate type bridge superstructures, especially in those cases in which the design may otherwise be a difficult and time-consuming effort because of the complex geometrical, loading, support, or construction conditions. The illustrative examples presented indicate that the results of analyses using FAP are in good agreement with those based on more exact theories and experimental data.

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  • This paper appeared in Transportation Research Record Number 950, Volume 1, Second Bridge Engineering Conference conducted by the Transportation Research Board and the Federal Highway Administration, September 24-26, 1984. Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on Concrete Bridges. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved
• Authors:
  • Batla, Fahim A
  • Reisnour, Patrick R
  • Pathak, Divakar V
• Conference:
  • Bridge Engineering Conference, 2nd, 1984, Washington, DC, USA
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 21-27
• Monograph Title: Second bridge engineering conference. volumes 1 and 2
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 950
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge design; Bridge superstructures; Bridges; Computer aided design; Computer programs; Finite element method; Structural analysis; Structural design; Structural plates
• Old TRIS Terms: Folded plates
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00390841
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 03090036593
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Dec 30 1984 12:00AM