EFFECTS OF DIAGONAL CRACKS IN MASONRY ARCH BRIDGES

A series of numerical models was analysed using a three-dimensional finite element computer program developed in the University of Nottingham for the assessment of masonry arch bridges. The effects of diagonal cracks on the load carrying capacity of masonry arch bridges were studied. The results may be used as a reference for assessment purposes in accordance with the MEXE method, as documented in publications by the Department of Transport (BD 21/93 and BA 16/93). (A) For the covering abstract see IRRD 869077.

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  Elsevier

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• Authors:
  • GONG, N G
  • CHOO, B S
• Publication Date: 1994

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 205-10
• Serial:
  • BRIDGE ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN. PROCEEDINGS OF THE CENTENARY YEAR BRIDGE CONFERENCE, (HELD) 26-30 SEPTEMBER 1994, CARDIFF
  • Publisher: Elsevier

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Arch bridges; Bearing capacity; Conferences; Cracking; Finite element method; Masonry construction; Mathematical models
• ITRD Terms: 3427: Arch bridge; 3085: Bearing capacity; 8525: Conference; 5211: Cracking; 6490: Finite element method; 4529: Masonry; 6473: Mathematical model
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00676414
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• ISBN: 0-444-82063-9
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Apr 12 1995 12:00AM