CASE-STUDIES ON THE FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF BEAM AND SLAB BRIDGE DECKS

This paper presents case studies on the finite element analysis of beam and slab type of concrete bridge decks. The case studies have been carried out using the IBM 370/model 155 computer at the IIT, Madras and the SAP IV package program. From the results of the case studies recommendations have been made regarding the modelling of the deck, mesh size to be adopted and technique for generating reaction influence contours. Data regarding typical running times and cost of the solution are also given. Comparison of the results with those of orthotropic plate theory, wherever possible, has been made.(a) (TRRL)

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  Indian Roads Congress

  Jamnagar House, Shahjahan Road
  New Delhi,   India  110 011
• Authors:
  • Paramasivam, V
  • Farook, H M
• Publication Date: 1979-12

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 463-484
• Serial:
  • Journal of the Indian Roads Congress
  • Volume: 40
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Indian Roads Congress
  • ISSN: 0258-0500

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Beams; Bridge decks; Case studies; Computer programs; Concrete; Finite element method; Information processing; Mathematical analysis; Mathematical models; Orthotropic; Plates (Engineering); Size; Skew bridges; Slabs; Theory; Wire mesh
• Uncontrolled Terms: Concrete beams; Plates
• ITRD Terms: 6471: Analysis (math); 3472: Beam; 3482: Bridge deck; 6490: Finite element method; 6473: Mathematical model; 3448: Skew bridge; 3491: Slab; 8645: Software
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00322490
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 15 1981 12:00AM