ANALYTICAL MODELING ON NONLINEAR BEHAVIOR OF COMPOSITE BRIDGES

This paper describes the details of a finite element program developed for the nonlinear analysis of general 3-dimensional composite steel-concrete structures. The constitutive relationships used to model the concrete, the steel, and the shear connectors, and the improved finite element procedures employed are described. The paper then analyses two composite beams and a bridge tested by other investigators. The results are compared with the corresponding experimental or field data, with good agreement between them. The study results show that the nonlinear finite element method can be used to reliably evaluate the inelastic behavior and ultimate strength of composite beams and bridges.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Razaqpur, A G
  • Nofal, M
• Publication Date: 1990-6

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 1715-33
• Serial:
  • Journal of Structural Engineering
  • Volume: 116
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9445
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/loi/jsendh

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Beams; Bridges; Composite materials; Composite structures; Concrete; Fasteners; Finite element method; Mathematical models; Shear reinforcement; Stiffness; Structural analysis; Structural mechanics; Ultimate strength
• Uncontrolled Terms: Composite beams; Models; Shear connectors; Structural behavior
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; I20: Design and Planning of Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00497567
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1990 12:00AM