BERKELEY COMPUTER PROGRAMS FOR THE ANALYSIS OF CONCRETE BOX GIRDER BRIDGES

A review of the analytical methods and computer programs, which have been developed at the University of California at Berkeley for the linear and nonlinear analysis of reinforced and prestressed concrete box girder bridges, is presented. Short descriptions of 15 different computer programs based on one of the following methods of analysis are given: (1) folded plate elasticity method; (2) finite strip method; (3) finite element method; (4) finite segment method; and (5) nonlinear analysis method. The various programs provide the capability for the detailed analysis of single and multicell box girder bridges of one or more spans, which are straight, curved, skew or of arbitrary geometry in plan. General loadings and arbitrary boundary conditions may be treated. The linear analysis programs assume the analytical model to be a linear uncracked homogeneous concrete system. The nonlinear analysis programs utilize analytical models which include the concrete, reinforcing steel and prestressing steel and can predict the structural response of bridges, under initial and time dependent load histories, through their elastic, cracking, inelastic and ultimate ranges. Five representative numerical examples are presented to illustrate some of the solutions which can be obtained using the Berkeley computer programs. Results obtained are compared with experimental results and those from other analytical solutions. For the covering abstract see TRIS 393158. (Author/TRRL)

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Analysis and Design of Bridges, CESME, Izmir, Turkey, June 28-July 9, 1982.
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  Royal Dutch Touring Club ANWB

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  Martinus Nijhoff Publishers

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• Authors:
  • Scordelis, A C
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 119-174
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Drustvo Gradjevinskih Inzenjera I Tehnicara
  • Publisher: Drustvo gradevinskih inzenjera i technicara NRH

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Admixtures; Box girders; Bridge design; Bridges; Computer programs; Concrete bridges; Conferences; Cracking; Curved bridges; Design methods; Failure; Finite element method; Forecasting; Loads; Material reinforcement; Mathematical analysis; Mechanical elasticity; Nonlinear systems; Prestressed concrete; Reinforced concrete; Reinforced concrete bridges; Reinforcing materials; Reinforcing steel; Skew bridges; Steel; Structural design
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Loading history
• ITRD Terms: 6471: Analysis (math); 3474: Box girder; 3455: Bridge; 8525: Conference; 5211: Cracking; 3438: Curved bridge; 5912: Elasticity; 5520: Failure; 6490: Finite element method; 132: Forecast; 5567: Load; 6482: Non linear system; 4796: Prestressed concrete; 4794: Reinforced concrete; 3471: Reinforcement (in mater); 3448: Skew bridge; 8645: Software; 4542: Steel; 8122: USA
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00393164
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• ISBN: 90-247-2932-7
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1985 12:00AM