The concept of U-shaped bridge girder is now being
increasingly adopted in urban metro rail projects and for
replacing old bridges where there is a constraint on vertical
clearance. These bridge decks are commonly designed in
practice using simplified methods that assume beam action of
the webs in the longitudinal direction and similar flexural
action of the deck slab in the transverse direction. However,
such assumptions can lead to errors. This paper attempts to
assess the extent of error in the simplified analysis, by
comparing the results with a more rigorous three-dimensional
finite element analysis (3DFEA). A typical prototype railway
bridge girder has been taken as a case study. The results of
the 3DFEA, in terms of load-deflection plots, have been
validated by field testing.
The document describes the process of designing and testing models of a truss bridge made of fettuccine. Four truss bridge models were constructed and tested to evaluate their load bearing efficiency. The final design adopted the Warren truss pattern and used an I-beam structure to strengthen the beams. Various materials and methods were tested to optimize the bridge's strength and weight. Load testing provided data to analyze failures and improve subsequent designs.
This document section describes design considerations for precast pretensioned concrete girders. It discusses typical girder sections and common span ranges. The key stages in precast girder design are described as transfer (when prestressing force is transferred to the concrete), service (when self-weight and permanent loads are considered), and ultimate (to resist factored loads). Three stages of stress development are discussed: transfer when prestressing occurs, stage IIA when the girder is erected and before the composite deck is cured, and stage IIB when the composite section develops. Standard precast girder types used in California include I-girders, bulb-tees, bath-tubs, and wide-flange sections,
This document discusses problems that can occur during bored pile construction. It covers issues with excavating the pile borehole such as overbreak and water ingress. Problems with designing and lowering the pile reinforcement cage are described. Placement of concrete is discussed, including using a tremie pipe and delays between batches. Extracting temporary casing and pile construction in soft soil is also covered.
This study uses explicit finite element analysis to predict the behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite grid reinforced concrete beams subjected to four-point bending. The finite element models accurately captured the load-deflection behavior observed experimentally. A substructure model was also developed to analyze stresses in the longitudinal reinforcement at failure. This led to a proposed analysis procedure that accounts for different failure modes, providing conservative predictions of load capacity.
The document provides details on the design of a reinforced concrete column footing to support a column load of 1100kN from a 400mm square column. It describes the design process which includes determining the footing size, calculating bending moment, reinforcement requirements, checking shear capacity and development length. The design example shows a 3.5m x 3.5m square footing with 12mm diameter bars at 100mm c/c is adequate to support the given load based on the specified material properties and design codes. Reinforcement and footing details are also provided.
Formwork is used to shape and support concrete until it gains strength. It can be made from various materials like timber, plywood, steel, aluminum, and plastics. Timber was traditionally most common but other materials are increasingly used. Different types of formwork exist for walls, slabs, columns, etc. Proper formwork construction involves propping, shuttering, providing chambers, cleaning, and surface treatment. Formwork must be removed carefully in the proper sequence once the concrete has gained enough strength. The type of material used depends on factors like cost, availability, and need for reuse.
Barrettes are rectangular foundation elements that are an alternative to circular piles. They have several technical advantages over piles, including their ability to orient their strong axis to resist prevailing wind loads, which allows for material savings. The document discusses the history, installation process, advantages, and case studies of barrette foundations, including their use in high-rise buildings in Asia. It also describes instrumented load tests on barrettes that showed they could mobilize significant shaft resistance as well as end bearing capacity.
The document describes the process of designing and testing models of a truss bridge made of fettuccine. Four truss bridge models were constructed and tested to evaluate their load bearing efficiency. The final design adopted the Warren truss pattern and used an I-beam structure to strengthen the beams. Various materials and methods were tested to optimize the bridge's strength and weight. Load testing provided data to analyze failures and improve subsequent designs.
This document section describes design considerations for precast pretensioned concrete girders. It discusses typical girder sections and common span ranges. The key stages in precast girder design are described as transfer (when prestressing force is transferred to the concrete), service (when self-weight and permanent loads are considered), and ultimate (to resist factored loads). Three stages of stress development are discussed: transfer when prestressing occurs, stage IIA when the girder is erected and before the composite deck is cured, and stage IIB when the composite section develops. Standard precast girder types used in California include I-girders, bulb-tees, bath-tubs, and wide-flange sections,
This document discusses problems that can occur during bored pile construction. It covers issues with excavating the pile borehole such as overbreak and water ingress. Problems with designing and lowering the pile reinforcement cage are described. Placement of concrete is discussed, including using a tremie pipe and delays between batches. Extracting temporary casing and pile construction in soft soil is also covered.
This study uses explicit finite element analysis to predict the behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite grid reinforced concrete beams subjected to four-point bending. The finite element models accurately captured the load-deflection behavior observed experimentally. A substructure model was also developed to analyze stresses in the longitudinal reinforcement at failure. This led to a proposed analysis procedure that accounts for different failure modes, providing conservative predictions of load capacity.
The document provides details on the design of a reinforced concrete column footing to support a column load of 1100kN from a 400mm square column. It describes the design process which includes determining the footing size, calculating bending moment, reinforcement requirements, checking shear capacity and development length. The design example shows a 3.5m x 3.5m square footing with 12mm diameter bars at 100mm c/c is adequate to support the given load based on the specified material properties and design codes. Reinforcement and footing details are also provided.
Formwork is used to shape and support concrete until it gains strength. It can be made from various materials like timber, plywood, steel, aluminum, and plastics. Timber was traditionally most common but other materials are increasingly used. Different types of formwork exist for walls, slabs, columns, etc. Proper formwork construction involves propping, shuttering, providing chambers, cleaning, and surface treatment. Formwork must be removed carefully in the proper sequence once the concrete has gained enough strength. The type of material used depends on factors like cost, availability, and need for reuse.
Barrettes are rectangular foundation elements that are an alternative to circular piles. They have several technical advantages over piles, including their ability to orient their strong axis to resist prevailing wind loads, which allows for material savings. The document discusses the history, installation process, advantages, and case studies of barrette foundations, including their use in high-rise buildings in Asia. It also describes instrumented load tests on barrettes that showed they could mobilize significant shaft resistance as well as end bearing capacity.
1) This document describes the design of a residential building located in Sirumalai, Dindigul district. It is a G+2 storied building located in a congested area without setbacks.
2) The methodology section outlines the process of drawing plans, locating columns and beams, applying dimensions, calculating loads, analyzing shear and bending moments, identifying critical structural elements, and designing the slab, beams, columns, and footings.
3) Key aspects of the design include the load calculations, analysis of the critical frame, design of the slab, beams, columns, and edge and corner footings. Reinforcement is designed according to code provisions.
BUILDING STRUCTURES PROJECT 1 FETTUCCINE TRUSS BRIDGEPatricia Kong
The document summarizes the methodology, precedent study, materials testing, and progression of building and testing multiple fettuccine truss bridges as part of a student project. Key points:
1) The project required building and testing a fettuccine truss bridge to withstand the most weight using minimal materials.
2) Multiple bridges were built and tested, with improvements made based on weaknesses identified.
3) Testing included materials testing to select the strongest fettuccine brand and adhesive, as well as load testing bridges to determine maximum weight supported.
4) The 127th Street Bridge was used as a precedent study for its unique Warren truss design with vertical elements.
This industrial training report summarizes work done on a 250-unit residential building project in TDI City. Key aspects summarized include:
1) The building consists of ground + 2 floors with approximately 1750 sqft per unit built on a 250 sqyd plot.
2) Construction equipment used included transit mixers, backhoes, concrete pumps, and scaffolding.
3) Construction procedures described include excavation, laying of foundations with OPC and isolation footings, formwork, reinforcement, concreting of columns, beams and slabs.
4) Safety measures like scaffolding and safety nets were emphasized.
5) The trainee concluded it was a comprehensive training that bridged
Formwork is a temporary structure used to contain wet concrete until it is cured sufficiently to stand on its own. It supports the concrete and maintains its shape. Common materials used are timber, plywood and steel. Formwork must be strong, rigid, braced and water tight. It supports live and dead loads and maintains shape during construction. Formwork is designed based on the type and location of concrete element being cast. Proper formwork design and construction is important for safety and to produce high quality concrete surfaces.
Concrete is a composite material made by mixing cement, water, and aggregates such as sand and gravel. The cement and water form a paste that binds the aggregates together. Concrete is very versatile and can be molded into any shape. It is one of the most widely used construction materials in the world due to its strength, durability, fire resistance and affordability. Proper curing of concrete by keeping it wet is important for it to gain full strength.
The document summarizes a student group's summer training project constructing a box culvert for the North Western Railway in Banswara, India. It describes the project details, components and materials of the box culvert, laboratory and field tests conducted, concrete mix design, construction layout, execution process, and structural analysis considering various loads. The students gained hands-on experience applying their classroom knowledge to the real-world construction of the box culvert.
This document discusses roof trusses, including their components, designs, fabrication, installation, and safety. It covers truss types, principles of design, how they are assembled using metal connectors, how they provide structure and span for roofs, and how to properly install and brace trusses. Safety measures are emphasized, such as using fall protection when working on trusses.
The document discusses the basics of foundation design. It defines a foundation as the part of a structure that interfaces with the soil or rock below to transfer loads without overstressing the subsurface materials. Foundations must be properly located, stable, and prevent excessive settlement. Shallow foundations like pad, strip, and raft foundations transmit loads to adjacent soil, while deep foundations like piles, piers, and caissons transfer loads to deeper soil layers or rock. The document also provides details on pad footing design.
- Basic blocks are typically 440mm x 215mm x 75-300mm thick and weigh 9.9-30kg. They are manufactured to compressive strength standards of 2.8-7N/mm2.
- Load bearing blocks are dense and strong, made of cement and aggregates. Non-load bearing blocks are lighter using lightweight aggregates.
- Special blocks include coursing blocks, return blocks, and reveal blocks used at openings to maintain bond and insulation.
This document discusses the design and construction of a post-tensioned concrete slab. It begins with objectives to summarize experience with post-tensioning in building construction and discuss design and construction of post-tensioned flat slab structures. It then provides details on prestressed concrete principles, design of the PT slabs including thickness determination and prestress calculations, and execution steps like formwork, concrete pouring, prestressing, and grouting. Post-tensioning offers advantages over reinforced concrete like longer spans, thinner slabs, and improved seismic performance.
This document provides information on foundations for buildings. It defines foundations as the lowest part of a structure that transfers loads to the soil. Foundations have several functions, including distributing weight over a large area to prevent overloading the soil. Proper site investigation is important to determine soil properties and suitable foundation type. Investigation methods include test pits, auger borings, and deep borings. Bearing capacity refers to the load a soil can support without excessive settlement. Shallow foundations suitable for stronger soils include strip, raft, and pad foundations. Deep foundations using piles are used for weaker soils.
Cast in situ piles are concrete piles that are constructed by excavating soil and pouring concrete directly into the hole. There are several types of cast in situ piles including simplex, franki, and vibro piles. The simplex pile is most common in Bangladesh. To construct a simplex pile, a casing is installed and reinforced with rebar before concrete is poured into the casing while it is vibrated out of the ground. Cast in situ piles are preferable to driven piles in areas with noise limitations, existing structures nearby, or weak and loose soils. The construction process involves soil testing, boring, installing rebar cages, and pouring concrete through a tremie pipe.
This document discusses the analysis and design of columns. It begins by introducing Euler buckling and defining terms like radius of gyration and slenderness ratio. It describes different failure modes for columns and how to determine the effective length based on end support conditions. The document provides examples of how to analyze wood and steel columns, including calculating critical buckling loads and checking capacities. It also demonstrates the process for selecting steel column sections based on required strength using design tables from codes like AISC.
This document is a project report for the structural design of a residential apartment building in Lughaya, Somalia using the ETABS software. It includes the names of the 5 students in the group, the building design with plans and 3D views, load calculations, and the modeling and analysis in ETABS. The building has three main structures, and the report provides the dimensions and materials used for beams, columns, slabs, and walls. It also includes output from ETABS like moment and shear diagrams, load transfer, and rebar tables.
This document provides information on concrete, including:
- Concrete is a mixture of cement, water, and aggregates that hardens over time into a strong building material.
- Proper mixing, placing, and curing of the concrete allows it to gain strength through a process called hydration as it ages.
- Factors like the water-cement ratio, type of aggregates, compaction, and curing affect the properties and strength of hardened concrete.
A foundation is the lowest part of the building structure. It is the engineering field of study devoted to the design of those structures which support other structures, most typically buildings, bridges or transportation infrastructure. It is at the periphery of Civil, Structural and Geo-technical Engineering disciplines and has distinct focus on soil-structure interaction.
This document provides a tutorial for punching shear reinforcement using links attached to a slab's main reinforcement mesh. Punching shear reinforcement consists of additional steel placed around columns in a slab to prevent slab-column connection failures. The tutorial demonstrates punching shear reinforcement for two examples (ID01 and ID02) showing the process for laying out and drawing the reinforcement in plans and sections, including handling differences in column dimensions, slab thickness, and openings between the examples.
Diaphragm walls are underground retaining walls constructed using trench excavation supported by bentonite slurry. The process involves constructing guide walls, excavating a trench, installing reinforcement cages, and concreting. Diaphragm walls provide lateral support during deep excavations, serve as basement walls, and provide a water cutoff. They are suitable for use in congested areas and unstable soil below the water table.
ANALYSIS AND COMPARATIVE STUDY OF COMPOSITE BRIDGE GIRDERSIAEME Publication
The composite bridge gives the maximum strength in comparison to other bridges. The design and analysis of various girders for steel and concrete by using various software, in that paper for composite bridge calculate the bending moment for T girder and finding which is more effective. The efforts will make to carry out to check the analysis of bridge by using SAP 2000 software. To determine the static analysis of T girder by using manual method as well as software. The results obtained from the software in structural analysis are compare the results obtained from manual calculations.
IRJET- Seismic Analysis of Curve Cable-Stayed BridgeIRJET Journal
1) The document analyzes the seismic performance of cable-stayed bridges with different horizontal curvatures, ranging from straight to 5 degrees of curvature.
2) Six bridge models were analyzed using the software SAP2000, including a straight bridge and bridges with 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 degrees of curvature.
3) The results show that base shear, pier displacement, and deck displacement all decreased as curvature increased from straight to 3 degrees, but then increased again from 3 to 5 degrees of curvature. The bridges with intermediate (2-3 degree) curvature demonstrated the best seismic performance.
1) This document describes the design of a residential building located in Sirumalai, Dindigul district. It is a G+2 storied building located in a congested area without setbacks.
2) The methodology section outlines the process of drawing plans, locating columns and beams, applying dimensions, calculating loads, analyzing shear and bending moments, identifying critical structural elements, and designing the slab, beams, columns, and footings.
3) Key aspects of the design include the load calculations, analysis of the critical frame, design of the slab, beams, columns, and edge and corner footings. Reinforcement is designed according to code provisions.
BUILDING STRUCTURES PROJECT 1 FETTUCCINE TRUSS BRIDGEPatricia Kong
The document summarizes the methodology, precedent study, materials testing, and progression of building and testing multiple fettuccine truss bridges as part of a student project. Key points:
1) The project required building and testing a fettuccine truss bridge to withstand the most weight using minimal materials.
2) Multiple bridges were built and tested, with improvements made based on weaknesses identified.
3) Testing included materials testing to select the strongest fettuccine brand and adhesive, as well as load testing bridges to determine maximum weight supported.
4) The 127th Street Bridge was used as a precedent study for its unique Warren truss design with vertical elements.
This industrial training report summarizes work done on a 250-unit residential building project in TDI City. Key aspects summarized include:
1) The building consists of ground + 2 floors with approximately 1750 sqft per unit built on a 250 sqyd plot.
2) Construction equipment used included transit mixers, backhoes, concrete pumps, and scaffolding.
3) Construction procedures described include excavation, laying of foundations with OPC and isolation footings, formwork, reinforcement, concreting of columns, beams and slabs.
4) Safety measures like scaffolding and safety nets were emphasized.
5) The trainee concluded it was a comprehensive training that bridged
Formwork is a temporary structure used to contain wet concrete until it is cured sufficiently to stand on its own. It supports the concrete and maintains its shape. Common materials used are timber, plywood and steel. Formwork must be strong, rigid, braced and water tight. It supports live and dead loads and maintains shape during construction. Formwork is designed based on the type and location of concrete element being cast. Proper formwork design and construction is important for safety and to produce high quality concrete surfaces.
Concrete is a composite material made by mixing cement, water, and aggregates such as sand and gravel. The cement and water form a paste that binds the aggregates together. Concrete is very versatile and can be molded into any shape. It is one of the most widely used construction materials in the world due to its strength, durability, fire resistance and affordability. Proper curing of concrete by keeping it wet is important for it to gain full strength.
The document summarizes a student group's summer training project constructing a box culvert for the North Western Railway in Banswara, India. It describes the project details, components and materials of the box culvert, laboratory and field tests conducted, concrete mix design, construction layout, execution process, and structural analysis considering various loads. The students gained hands-on experience applying their classroom knowledge to the real-world construction of the box culvert.
This document discusses roof trusses, including their components, designs, fabrication, installation, and safety. It covers truss types, principles of design, how they are assembled using metal connectors, how they provide structure and span for roofs, and how to properly install and brace trusses. Safety measures are emphasized, such as using fall protection when working on trusses.
The document discusses the basics of foundation design. It defines a foundation as the part of a structure that interfaces with the soil or rock below to transfer loads without overstressing the subsurface materials. Foundations must be properly located, stable, and prevent excessive settlement. Shallow foundations like pad, strip, and raft foundations transmit loads to adjacent soil, while deep foundations like piles, piers, and caissons transfer loads to deeper soil layers or rock. The document also provides details on pad footing design.
- Basic blocks are typically 440mm x 215mm x 75-300mm thick and weigh 9.9-30kg. They are manufactured to compressive strength standards of 2.8-7N/mm2.
- Load bearing blocks are dense and strong, made of cement and aggregates. Non-load bearing blocks are lighter using lightweight aggregates.
- Special blocks include coursing blocks, return blocks, and reveal blocks used at openings to maintain bond and insulation.
This document discusses the design and construction of a post-tensioned concrete slab. It begins with objectives to summarize experience with post-tensioning in building construction and discuss design and construction of post-tensioned flat slab structures. It then provides details on prestressed concrete principles, design of the PT slabs including thickness determination and prestress calculations, and execution steps like formwork, concrete pouring, prestressing, and grouting. Post-tensioning offers advantages over reinforced concrete like longer spans, thinner slabs, and improved seismic performance.
This document provides information on foundations for buildings. It defines foundations as the lowest part of a structure that transfers loads to the soil. Foundations have several functions, including distributing weight over a large area to prevent overloading the soil. Proper site investigation is important to determine soil properties and suitable foundation type. Investigation methods include test pits, auger borings, and deep borings. Bearing capacity refers to the load a soil can support without excessive settlement. Shallow foundations suitable for stronger soils include strip, raft, and pad foundations. Deep foundations using piles are used for weaker soils.
Cast in situ piles are concrete piles that are constructed by excavating soil and pouring concrete directly into the hole. There are several types of cast in situ piles including simplex, franki, and vibro piles. The simplex pile is most common in Bangladesh. To construct a simplex pile, a casing is installed and reinforced with rebar before concrete is poured into the casing while it is vibrated out of the ground. Cast in situ piles are preferable to driven piles in areas with noise limitations, existing structures nearby, or weak and loose soils. The construction process involves soil testing, boring, installing rebar cages, and pouring concrete through a tremie pipe.
This document discusses the analysis and design of columns. It begins by introducing Euler buckling and defining terms like radius of gyration and slenderness ratio. It describes different failure modes for columns and how to determine the effective length based on end support conditions. The document provides examples of how to analyze wood and steel columns, including calculating critical buckling loads and checking capacities. It also demonstrates the process for selecting steel column sections based on required strength using design tables from codes like AISC.
This document is a project report for the structural design of a residential apartment building in Lughaya, Somalia using the ETABS software. It includes the names of the 5 students in the group, the building design with plans and 3D views, load calculations, and the modeling and analysis in ETABS. The building has three main structures, and the report provides the dimensions and materials used for beams, columns, slabs, and walls. It also includes output from ETABS like moment and shear diagrams, load transfer, and rebar tables.
This document provides information on concrete, including:
- Concrete is a mixture of cement, water, and aggregates that hardens over time into a strong building material.
- Proper mixing, placing, and curing of the concrete allows it to gain strength through a process called hydration as it ages.
- Factors like the water-cement ratio, type of aggregates, compaction, and curing affect the properties and strength of hardened concrete.
A foundation is the lowest part of the building structure. It is the engineering field of study devoted to the design of those structures which support other structures, most typically buildings, bridges or transportation infrastructure. It is at the periphery of Civil, Structural and Geo-technical Engineering disciplines and has distinct focus on soil-structure interaction.
This document provides a tutorial for punching shear reinforcement using links attached to a slab's main reinforcement mesh. Punching shear reinforcement consists of additional steel placed around columns in a slab to prevent slab-column connection failures. The tutorial demonstrates punching shear reinforcement for two examples (ID01 and ID02) showing the process for laying out and drawing the reinforcement in plans and sections, including handling differences in column dimensions, slab thickness, and openings between the examples.
Diaphragm walls are underground retaining walls constructed using trench excavation supported by bentonite slurry. The process involves constructing guide walls, excavating a trench, installing reinforcement cages, and concreting. Diaphragm walls provide lateral support during deep excavations, serve as basement walls, and provide a water cutoff. They are suitable for use in congested areas and unstable soil below the water table.
ANALYSIS AND COMPARATIVE STUDY OF COMPOSITE BRIDGE GIRDERSIAEME Publication
The composite bridge gives the maximum strength in comparison to other bridges. The design and analysis of various girders for steel and concrete by using various software, in that paper for composite bridge calculate the bending moment for T girder and finding which is more effective. The efforts will make to carry out to check the analysis of bridge by using SAP 2000 software. To determine the static analysis of T girder by using manual method as well as software. The results obtained from the software in structural analysis are compare the results obtained from manual calculations.
IRJET- Seismic Analysis of Curve Cable-Stayed BridgeIRJET Journal
1) The document analyzes the seismic performance of cable-stayed bridges with different horizontal curvatures, ranging from straight to 5 degrees of curvature.
2) Six bridge models were analyzed using the software SAP2000, including a straight bridge and bridges with 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 degrees of curvature.
3) The results show that base shear, pier displacement, and deck displacement all decreased as curvature increased from straight to 3 degrees, but then increased again from 3 to 5 degrees of curvature. The bridges with intermediate (2-3 degree) curvature demonstrated the best seismic performance.
Dynamic analysis of a reinforced concrete horizontal curved beam using softwareeSAT Journals
Abstract
Dynamic analysis of a reinforced concrete beam bridge, horizontally curved in plan is done using a finite element software. The
support conditions considered are simple supports. Dynamic loading in the form of moving vehicular load is taken into account
for the purpose of analysis. IRC Class AA type of vehicle is simulated on two lanes on the beam of span 31m, having a box type
cross-section. A parametric study is done varying the radius of curvature of the beam from 50 m to 250 m with the interval of 50
m to check the behavior of the beam. Various responses of the beam like bending moment, shear force, torsional moment and
deflection are calculated. The influence of a non-dimensional parameter L/R i.e. ratio of length of the beam to radius of curvature
of the beam is verified for the responses of the beam. From the results, it has been found that the responses i.e. the bending
moment, shear force, torsional moment and deflection of the beam decrease as the radius of curvature of the beam in increased.
Also, the responses of the beam increase as the L/R ratio is increased.
Keywords: Dynamic analysis, horizontally curved beam, finite element, moving vehicular moving load, Simply
Supported, Box type, parametric study, L/R ratio
This paper introduces a two dimensional bridge deck for a cantilever bridge with a 15 m long span that has been modelled and analysed using computational modelling software (LUSAS) to obtain maximum moments and
shear forces. The significance of the problem is to determine the worst scenario case within the deck in terms of highest
bending moment and shear force, for example, the most affected parts of deck under load. The problem was tackled
with the aid of LUSAS Bridge Plus which is part of LUSAS software package. Generally, LUSAS Bridge Plus works
by analysing equations and allowing combinations of load case results.
USING FINITE ELEMENT METHOD FOR ANALYSIS OF SINGLE AND MULTICELL BOX GIRDER B...IRJET Journal
1. The document discusses the finite element analysis of single cell and multicell box girder bridges. It analyzes bridges with and without diaphragms using both conventional methods and finite element analysis.
2. The study aims to validate the conventional analysis method by comparing results to finite element analysis, and examine the effects of end and intermediate diaphragms on different bridge cells. It also analyzes the impact of temperature changes.
3. Previous literature on finite element analysis of box girder bridges is reviewed, covering topics like moment and shear distribution factors, curved bridges, and models that account for effects like torsional warping.
Parametric Study on Curved Bridges Subjected to Seismic LoadingIRJET Journal
- The document presents a study on the behavior of curved bridges subjected to seismic loading. Two bridge types - box girder bridge and I-girder bridge - are modeled with varying radius of curvature (infinite, 150m, 250m) and column skewness (0, 15, 30 degrees).
- Linear static and non-linear pushover analyses are performed on the bridge models in CSI Bridge software. Modal periods and pushover curves are obtained and compared for different models.
- The results show that increasing the radius of curvature decreases the transverse vibration period. Increased skewness and smaller radii of curvature reduce the seismic resistance of the bridges as seen from decreased strength and stiffness in the pushover
This document summarizes a study that tested reinforced concrete beam-column connections under cyclic loading to evaluate their seismic performance. A 1/3 scale beam-column specimen was designed and constructed based on analysis of a 4-story building frame. The specimen was tested under reversed cyclic loading with increasing displacements up to failure while monitoring response through instruments. Cracks initially formed in flexure and progressed to shear cracks. Analysis of load-displacement hysteresis loops provided information on ductility, energy dissipation, strength degradation, and stiffness degradation to evaluate the seismic performance of the connection.
Axial Forces of a Half-spherical Space Truss Structure with OpeningIRJET Journal
1. The document investigates the effect of an opening on the maximum axial forces of a half-spherical space truss structure.
2. Analysis of a regular half-spherical truss model found maximum tension of 523.7 kg and compression of -105.2 kg.
3. Analysis of a half-spherical truss model with an opening found significantly higher maximum tension of 6642.4 kg and compression of -7857 kg, exceeding structural capacity.
4. Replacing members with higher forces with a larger steel profile allowed structural capacity requirements to be met for the model with an opening.
PARAMETRIC STUDY ON SLAB DECK BRIDGES USING RESPONSE SURFACE METHODIRJET Journal
This document discusses a parametric study carried out on slab deck bridges using the Response Surface Method (RSM). The study considers the effects of span length, live load, and thickness of the wearing coat on the depth, moment, and reinforcement area required for the bridge deck slab. An Excel program is developed to design the deck slab according to different design combinations obtained from RSM. Statistical analysis using ANOVA is performed to determine the dependency of the response variables on the design parameters. Regression equations are obtained for the depth, moment, and reinforcement area in terms of the design factors considered. The results of the study are then compared to an existing reinforced concrete slab deck bridge.
Effect of Prestressing Force, Cable Profile and Eccentricity on Post Tensione...IRJET Journal
This document presents a finite element analysis of post-tensioned concrete beams using ANSYS software. It investigates the effect of prestressing force, cable profile, and eccentricity on the beam's response. Various cable profiles including straight, trapezoidal, parabolic, and sloping tendons were modeled at different eccentricities. The results from ANSYS were validated by comparing to analytical calculations. It was found that the cable profile, prestressing force, and eccentricity all influence the beam's deflections and stresses, and should be considered in design. The 3D finite element model in ANSYS was determined to be suitable for analyzing the effects of different design features on post-tensioned concrete beams.
Analytical Investigation on External Beam-Column Joint Using ANSYS By Varying...IJERA Editor
This document analyzes the effect of varying the diameter of longitudinal reinforcement in the beam on the strength, deformation, and ductility of exterior beam-column joints using finite element analysis software ANSYS. Six beam-column joint models were created with beam longitudinal reinforcement diameters of 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm. The results showed that as the diameter increased, the load carrying capacity and cracking load decreased. Ductility also decreased as the diameter increased, with ductility reducing by 12.8% from 8mm to 12mm reinforcement. Deflection at working load and ultimate deformation increased as the diameter increased. In conclusion, the diameter of beam longitudinal reinforcement plays a major role in the behavior and performance of beam-column joints.
Analysis of performance of various skew angles of deck slab bridges in MIDAS ...IRJET Journal
This document analyzes the performance of deck slab bridges with various skew angles (0°, 20°, 40°, 60°, 65°) using MIDAS structural analysis software. It reviews past research on the behavior of skew bridges and how factors like skew angle affect bending moments, shear forces, reactions, and deflections. The methodology describes modeling a 30m long, 3x10m span bridge in MIDAS and analyzing it under different skew angles. The results show deflections and moments increase with higher skew angles.
Rail Structure Interaction Analysis of Steel Composite Metro BridgeIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study on rail structure interaction analysis of a steel composite metro bridge in Mumbai, India. The study uses 3D finite element modeling software to analyze stresses in the rails due to temperature variations and train loads. The total bridge length analyzed is 743.43 meters, of which 260.43 meters is steel composite. The objectives are to determine additional rail stresses and bearing forces, and check if stresses are within permissible limits set by standards. Nonlinear springs are used to model the connection between rails and deck, and results will show axial rail stresses along the bridge length.
NONLINEAR FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS UNDER PUNCHIN...IAEME Publication
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Analysis of Behaviour of U-Girder Bridge Decks
V Raju1, Devdas Menon2
1
Research Scholar, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India
Email: vrgd.raju@gmail.com
2
Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India
Email: dmenon@iitm.ac.in
Abstract—The concept of U-shaped bridge girder is now being
increasingly adopted in urban metro rail projects and for
replacing old bridges where there is a constraint on vertical
clearance. These bridge decks are commonly designed in
practice using simplified methods that assume beam action of
the webs in the longitudinal direction and similar flexural
action of the deck slab in the transverse direction. However,
such assumptions can lead to errors. This paper attempts to
assess the extent of error in the simplified analysis, by
comparing the results with a more rigorous three-dimensional
finite element analysis (3DFEA). A typical prototype railway
bridge girder has been taken as a case study. The results of
the 3DFEA, in terms of load-deflection plots, have been
validated by field testing.
Index Terms— U-girder bridge deck, Simplified methods,
Three-dimensional finite element analysis
I. INTRODUCTION
B. Evolution of ‘Channel Bridge’
The precast segmental concrete “channel” or “Ushaped” bridge was first developed by Jean Muller in 1990s
for the Champfeuillaet Overpass Bridge in France.
Subsequently, in the mid-1990s, there was an extensive
research evaluation programme carried out in USA by the
Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Centre (HITEC).
Between 2001 and 2003, the Sorell Causeway Viaduct was
built in Australia. It became the first channel bridge viaduct
built in the world [1].
The specialist rail consultancy firm, Systra, has developed
a precast prestressed concrete U-shaped type bridge based
on the original channel bridge constructed in France. The
Wodonga Rail Bypass project in Austria, designed by Systra
uses a simplified U-shaped bridge concept as shown in Fig.
3; an international patent has been taken for this concept [2].
The U-shaped girder bridge (also called ‘channel
bridge’) is a relatively new and innovative concept in bridge
deck design. U-shaped girder is appropriate when a new or
modified alignment structure requires an increase in the
vertical clearance beneath the bridge. The bridge deck, made
of prestressed concrete (PSC), has other important
advantages, such as protection against traffic noise pollution,
aesthetic appearance, reduced construction time, durability
and economy. This concept can be used for overpasses,
under-crossings, viaducts, etc.
A. Description of U-girder bridge concept
Structurally, the U-shaped girder bridge can be
viewed as the conventional ‘single-cell box girder’ with its
top flange removed, as shown in Fig. 1. The two webs are
configured as beams positioned above and on either side of
the deck surface. The webs and the deck slab are posttensioned with longitudinal tendons anchored at the two
ends of the bridge deck (with suitable ‘end blocks’). The
longitudinal stiffness and strength are obtained from the two
webs as well as the connecting passageway slab spans
between the webs. The resulting requirement for the depth
of girder section below the passageway level is very less
than that required for convectional beam-and slab type
designs, as shown in Fig. 2, and herein lies its main functional
advantage. The U-girder is essentially a ‘through’ type girder
where the train passage occurs on the soffit slab; the side
cantilevers serve as ‘keyman’ pathways (for maintenance).
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II. NEED FOR PRESENT STUDY
IV. DESIGN BASIS
The U-shaped girders are analysed and designed in
practice using simplified methods. In simplified methods of
analysis, the bridge deck behaviour is conveniently divided
into longitudinal analysis and transverse analysis. In
longitudinal analysis, the whole U-girder is treated as a simply
supported beam in the longitudinal direction; it is known as
‘simple beam analysis (SBA)’. For bending in the transverse
direction, the deck slab alone is analysed as being simply
supported between the two webs, as shown in Fig. 4. Such
analyses do not account for the interaction between the
longitudinal and transverse bending, as well as warping,
distortion and shear lag effects under possible eccentric
loading (encountered in two-lane railway decks and in
highway decks). In the present paper, the study is limited to
single track railway deck, now being used in railway bridges
in India. The results obtained by simplified methods are
compared with the more rigorous three-dimensional finite
element method of analysis (3DFEA).
The loads considered for analysis and design of
this bridge are based on Indian Railway Standards (IRS)
Bridge Rules [3]. The analysis had been carried out by the
designers using the concepts of simplified analysis
(described earlier) for the longitudinal and transverse actions.
The prestressing in the bridge is designed for ‘no tension’
conditions under service loads according to IRS Concrete
Bridge Code [4]. In the present study, a rigorous analysis of
the bridge has been carried out using three dimensional finite
element analysis (3DFEA) under service loads.
A. Finite element model descriptiont
The linear finite element model is developed using
SAP 2000 package [5], a commonly available finite element
program. All the components of girder are modelled using
four-noded quadrilateral shell element and with aspect ratio
of around one. To ensure accuracy of results, a convergence
study of the solution has been performed. Material properties
are specified as isotropic and the following values are used
in modelling: Modulus of elasticity (M45 Grade), E = 3.35×107
MPa, Poisson’s ratio = 0.2 and Unit weight = 24kN/m3. The
prestressing cables are modelled as tendon loads with tendon
section element using feature in SAP 2000. A 3D view of
one-half of the bridge model is shown in Fig. 6. The supports
are modelled as linear elastic translational springs with
specified elastomeric bearing stiffness. Live (EUDL) loads
are assigned as uniformly surface pressure on top of bridge
deck. Prestressing losses are manually calculated and the
corresponding effective prestressing force is applied as loads
at the ends of the parabolic tendon, using the ‘load balancing’
concept.
III. DETAILS OF MODEL BRIDGE DECK
A prototype U-shaped railway bridge deck is considered
for analysis, which is a real structure at Villupuram, Tamil
Nadu, designed and constructed recently. The effective span
and overall span of the bridge are 18.5 m and 19.7 m
respectively between the piers. The overall width of the
cross section is 6.7 m and the overall depth is 1.8 m. The
section of the bridge deck is a U-girder, which comprises two
webs (0.6 m wide and 1.3 m deep) with a deck slab (0.5 m
thick) having a clear spacing of 4.5 m between the webs, to
cater to a single lane Modified Broad Gauge (MBG). The
projections on top of the webs have an overall width of 1.1 m,
acts as footpaths or keyman walkways (Fig. 5). The proposed
design is that of a post-tensioned girder with 15 parabolic
profile cables, each cable comprising 12 strands (each strand
having an area of 98.7 mm2). The arrangement of cables at
the mid-span location is shown in Fig. 5. At the pier locations,
the U-girder bridge deck is supported on elastomeric bearings,
under each web.
Figure 6. Half span of a 3D model of U-girder in SAP2000
V. FIELD TESTING
It is assumed that the 3DFEA method is more
rigorous and accurate, compared to the simplified methods
of analysis, but the accuracy of the results need to be verified
using available experimental results. This has been facilitated
in this instance by the field testing carried out on the
prototype U-girder bridge deck.
Load testing was conducted at the Villupuram site
of the bridge. The test carried out mainly to assess the flexural
capacity of the structure at working loads in the elastic range,
through measuring the deflections of the super structure.
The static load test was performed using sand filled bags.
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