Reliability Analysis for Curved Steel I-Girder Bridges

This study was part of the reliability-based calibration of the design provisions for curved girder bridges. The reliability analysis for straight girder bridges for the AASHTO LRFD Code (2004) was documented by Nowak (1995, 1999). The aim of the present study is the verification of resistance factors for curved steel girder bridges. The presented research was conducted in conjunction with NCHRP Project 12-52. Three representative bridges were selected for this study. For each bridge, the analysis was performed using an advanced finite element program to determine the strains and stresses, and to compare them with the design (nominal) values. For one of the considered bridges, the analytical results were verified using field test data obtained from the University of Minnesota. The assumptions and methods used in the calibration process are also described.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Thomas Telford Limited

  London,   United Kingdom 
• Authors:
  • Podhorecki, Piotr J
  • Nowak, Andrzej S
• Conference:
  • 4th International Conference on Current and Future Trends in Bridge Design, Construction and Maintenance
  • Location: Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
  • Date: 2005-10-10 to 2005-10-11
• Publication Date: 2006

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 426-437
• Monograph Title: Fourth International Conference on Current and Future Trends in Bridge Design, Construction and Maintenance

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge design; Bridge members; Curved bridges; Finite element method; Girder bridges; Load and resistance factor design; Reliability; Steel structures; Structural analysis
• Identifier Terms: AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01105142
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 072773475X
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 25 2008 7:47AM