Title: Finite element concrete bridge model analysis and damage scenarios
Abstract:This paper proposes a rational methodology using 3D software for the structural and dynamic
analysis of a hypothetical reinforced concrete bridge model situated in Cyprus. The case
study is geometri...This paper proposes a rational methodology using 3D software for the structural and dynamic
analysis of a hypothetical reinforced concrete bridge model situated in Cyprus. The case
study is geometrically related with the Zygou Bridge in Limassol. The analysis obtained is
based on vibration measurement of the bridge, assimilation of its modal signature, restricted
element model updating, as well as nonlinear analysis. The selected case study is an ninespan
bridge with a continuous deck slap. Each span is simply supported at bearings and has a
length of an approximately 15 m. As a consequence of the repetitive geometry of the bridge,
vibration tests were operated on one span using a data procuration system. A 3D finite
element model was created and updated to obtain reasonable correspond between numerical
and experimental modal properties. Field measurements, analytical model verification studies
as well as damaged scenarios are situated. With the help of CSi Bridge, load cases, dynamic,
time dependence and load combinations analysis is achieved. Furthermore, several damaged
scenarios were created in order to investigate the consequences on the object's structure.Read More
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Date: 2015-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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