ANALYSIS PROCEDURE FOR RIBBED AND GRID PLATE SYSTEMS USED FOR BRIDGE DECKS

A methodology based on energy principles is used to analytically develop the deflection function characterizing the behavior of the stiffened plate systems, where the geometric dimensions of the systems fall within some selected practical ranges. The methodology is demonstrated by considering certain distributed and concentrated loading patterns. Detailied finite element analyses of a few selected cases were conducted to confirm and modify accordingly the choice of the deflection function. After validating the choice of the deflection function, a parameteric study was conducted, and the data collected were regressed to develop prediction equations for maximum deflection and moments characterizing the general behavior of the stiffened slab system.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Kukreti, A R
  • Rajapaksa, Y
• Publication Date: 1990-2

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 372-391
• Serial:
  • Journal of Structural Engineering
  • Volume: 116
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9445
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/loi/jsendh

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Deflection; Engineering moments; Finite element method; Forecasting; Structural analysis; Structural mechanics; Structural plates
• Uncontrolled Terms: Plates; Structural behavior
• Old TRIS Terms: Moments
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00493856
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Apr 30 1990 12:00AM