THE STRENGTH OF STIFFENED BOX GIRDER DIAPHRAGMS

A non-linear finite element program is used to study the influence of design parameters and initial geometric imperfections on the strength of lightly stiffened steel box girder diaphragms. /Author/

• Corporate Authors:

  Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)

  Wokingham, Berkshire  United Kingdom 
• Authors:
  • Puthli, R S
  • Crisfield, M A
• Publication Date: 1977

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: 13 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Box girders; Diaphragms (Engineering); Finite element method; Geometry; Steel structures; Stiffness
• Old TRIS Terms: Diaphragms; Finite elements
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00172912
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: TRRL Supp Rpt. 353
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Apr 12 1978 12:00AM