AN EXPERIMENTAL AND THEORETICAL INVESTIGATION OF MODEL BOX BEAMS IN PERSPEX AND MICRO CONCRETE

The theoretical investigation of box bridge beams is conducted using three methods of analysis, namely, finite element, finite strip and closed cylindrical shell theory. The latter theory allows a rather rapid form of analysis for both plate and cylindrical members for box beams using a computer program. A series of model box beams were then constructed in both perspex and micro concrete and experimental values under various forms of loading were compared with the computed values from the above methods of analysis. Correlation between theory and experiment was sufficient to justify the use of any of the methods for design analysis. /Author/ /TRRL/

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  Institution of Structural Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Gibson, J E
  • Mitwalley, M H
• Publication Date: 1976-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 147-151
• Serial:
  • Structural Engineer
  • Volume: 54
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Institution of Structural Engineers
  • ISSN: 1466-5123

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Box beams; Bridge design; Bridges; Concrete; Cylinders; Finite element method; Loads; Mathematical models; Structural design; Structural plates; Structural shells; Theoretical studies
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cylindrical shells; Models; Plates
• Old TRIS Terms: Finite elements
• ITRD Terms: 3472: Beam; 3474: Box girder; 4755: Concrete; 9045: Micro; 6205: Model (not math); 7454: Plastic material
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00138879
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 16 1977 12:00AM