ANALYSIS OF A HORIZONTALLY CURVED BRIDGE THROUGH A GEOMETRIC STRUCTURAL MODEL (ABRIDGEMENT)

A small-scale structure was mathematically and experimentally analyzed for 3 dead load conditions and five live load conditions. Details of the mathematical analysis and the experimental program are outlined. After each structural test on the small-scale structure, theoretical data was compared with experimental data. Strain gauge readings were converted to stress by using a computer program. Maximum stresses were computed from a zero base that was the average of the initial and final zero readings. Five loadings were applied to the structure, and wheel spacing and intensities were scaled to the Federal Highway Administration test vehicle that was used in Albany. The studies indicate that there is a close correlation between theoretical and experimental moment values. This is evident in data related to the distribution of the total moment across the center section of each girder.

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• Authors:
  • Brennan, Paul J
  • Mandel, James A
  • Antoni, Charles M
  • Leininger, Rolf
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 1-3
• Monograph Title: Bridge design, testing, and evaluation
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 607
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge design; Bridges; Computer programs; Curved bridges; Engineering moments; Girders; Live loads; Scale models; Static loads; Strain gages; Stresses; Structural design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Moment distribution
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00157805
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309025826
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Sep 28 1977 12:00AM