Analytical Load Rating of an Open-Spandrel Arch Bridge: Case Study

The live load structural capacity of open-spandrel arch bridge structures is difficult to quantify. In addition to live and dead loads, geometric nonlinear effects, temperature effects, and material behavior play key roles in the design and load rating of such a structure. This paper is a case study that illustrates the effect these variables have on load rating a two-span shallow concrete arch bridge. Presented are load ratings of the structure's arch ribs using a three-dimensional finite-element model with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials publications. As a result of this study, a refined analysis is recommended for load rating arch bridges.

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• Authors:
  • Garrett, Gregory Paul
• Publication Date: 2007-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: pp 13-20
• Serial:
  • Journal of Bridge Engineering
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 1084-0702
  • Serial URL: http://ojps.aip.org/beo

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Arch bridges; Bridges; Case studies; Concrete; Finite element method; Live loads; Load factor; Nonlinear systems; Temperature
• Identifier Terms: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bridge structures; Geometric nonlinearity; Load rating (Bridges); Open-spandrel arches
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01042816
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 17 2007 10:18AM