LOAD DISTRIBUTION FACTORS IN SIMPLY SUPPORTED SKEW BRIDGES

Simply supported bridges consisting of five I-section concrete girders are analyzed using the finite-element method. The main parameters of this study are: girder spacing (1.8-2.7 m), span length (25-35 m), skew angle (0-60 deg), and different arrangements of internal transverse diaphragms. Results of reliable analysis based on the finite-element method show that, in right bridges, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials distribution factors are conservative and in skew bridges, these factors are very conservative.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Khaloo, A R
  • Mirzabozorg, H
• Publication Date: 2003-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 241-244
• Serial:
  • Journal of Bridge Engineering
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 1084-0702
  • Serial URL: http://ojps.aip.org/beo

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge engineering; Diaphragms (Engineering); Finite element method; Girders; Load transfer; Skew bridges; Structural analysis
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design factors
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00960746
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 5 2003 12:00AM