Comparative Study of T Beam Bridge with Conventional Method and Finite Element Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-70
Author(s):  
Raghabendra Yadav ◽  
Binay Kumar Sah ◽  
Indra Narayan Yadav ◽  
Dinesh Kumar Gupta

The most commonly and popular type of bridge used in Nepal is T beam bridge due to it's simple in design, construction and maintenance than other types. T-beam Bridge comprises of a concrete slab integral with girders. This type of bridges is more preferred when it comes to connectivity to short distances. So, it is necessary to update the analysis and design methods. Here, in this paper, there is an attempt to study the comparison of maximum bending moment due to live load in a girder and slab bridge for varying span length as 15m, 20m and 25m respectively of T Beam bridge using conventional method. The same bridge is analyzed as a three-dimensional model in finite element software as SAP2000, apply the same loading done for conventional methods and compared the results. The maximum bending moment results obtained from finite element model are lesser than Courbon's method which looks more conservative.

2013 ◽  
Vol 671-674 ◽  
pp. 974-979
Author(s):  
Jie Dai ◽  
Jin Di ◽  
Feng Jiang Qin ◽  
Min Zhao ◽  
Wen Ru Lu

For steel box girder of cable-stayed bridge, which using incremental launching method, during the launching process, structural system and boundary conditions were changing, structure mechanical behaviors were complex. It was necessary to conduct a comprehensive analysis on internal force and deformation of the whole structure during the launching process. Took a cable-stayed bridge with single tower, double cable planes and steel box girder in China as an example; finite element software MIDAS Civil 2010 was used to establish a model for steel box girder, simulation analysis of the entire incremental launching process was carried out. Variation rules and envelopes of the internal force, stress, deformation and support reaction were obtained. The result showed that: the maximum value of positive bending moment after launching complete was 60% of the maximum value of positive bending moment during the launching process. The maximum value of negative bending moment after launching complete was 78% of the maximum value of negative bending moment during the launching process.


Author(s):  
Sijia Wang ◽  
Tianlai Yu

Because of the low height of the prestressed short rib T-beam bridge and the poor torsion resistance of the main beam, the positive moment in the middle span of the bridge deck will increase correspondingly compared with the normal rib beam bridge. At present, there is little research on the calculation method of the bridge deck of the prestressed short rib T-beam bridge. In this paper, the space finite element method and the continuous one-way slab method are used to calculate the forces on the bridge deck, based on the space finite element method, a finite element elastic supported continuous beam method is proposed to calculate the forces on the bridge deck. By comparing the calculation results of the three methods with the test results, the reasonable calculation method of the bridge deck is studied. The results show that the spatial finite element analysis method can simulate the mechanical performance of the deck of the bridge of the prestressed short rib T-beam bridge well, the stress calculation results are consistent with the test results, and the calculation accuracy is high, which can be used in the actual engineering design; The finite element analysis method of elastic support continuous beam can also simulate the mechanical performance of the deck of the bridge of the prestressed short rib T-beam bridge. The concept of the method is clear, the calculation is convenient, and it is more suitable for the application of engineering design; The calculation results of the continuous one-way slab method are too large to be safe for design.


2011 ◽  
Vol 368-373 ◽  
pp. 3052-3056
Author(s):  
Wei Jun Yang ◽  
Yong Da Yang

New full hall scaffolds with pulley-clip style formwork support system is adopted in the concert hall of Changsha. This paper presents the concept of the complete equivalent initial imperfection according to the characteristics of too many influential factors on the high formwork supporting frame,then makes the complete equivalent initial imperfectione equivalent to assumed equivalent horizontal load in order to ensure the safety of the frame. At the same time, it gets a three-dimensional model by the general finite element software ANSYS 10.0. Based on the results of experiment and finite element analysis, it gets the recommended value of assumed equivalent horizontal load. The study on the high formwork supporting frame with pulley-clip style provides some reference for other similar projects.


Author(s):  
Afewerki H. Birhane ◽  
Yogeshwar Hari

The objective of this paper is to design and analyze a horizontal tank on saddle supports. The horizontal vessel is to store various chemicals used in today’s industry. The over all dimensions of the horizontal vessel are determined from the capacity of the stored chemicals. These dimensions are first determined. The design function is performed using the ASME Code Sec VIII Div 1. The horizontal tank design is broken up into (a) shell design, (b) two elliptical heads and (c) two saddle supports. The designed dimensions are used to recalculate the stresses for the horizontal vessel. The dimensioned horizontal vessel with saddle supports and the saddle support structure is modeled using STAAD III finite element software. The stresses from the finite element software are compared with the stresses obtained from calculated stresses by ASME Code Sec VIII Div 1 and L. P. Zick’s analysis printed in 1951. The difference in the stress value is explained. This paper’s main objective is to compare the code design to the finite element analysis. The design is found to be safe for the specific configuration considered.


Author(s):  
Adrian Ciutina ◽  
Cristian Vulcu ◽  
Rafaela Don

The slim-floor building system is attractive to constructors and architects due to the integration of steel beam in the overall height of the floor, which leads to additional floor-to-floor space, used mostly in acquiring additional storeys. The concrete slab offers natural fire protection for steel beams, while the use of novel corrugated steel sheeting reduces the concrete volume, and replaces the secondary beams (for usual spans of steel structures). Currently the slim-floor solutions are applied in non-seismic regions, and there are few studies that consider continuous or semi-continuous fixing of slim-floor beams. The present study was performed with the aim to develop reliable end-plate bolted connections for slim-floor beams, capable of being applicable to buildings located in areas with seismic hazard. It is based on numerical finite element analysis, developed in two stages. In a first stage, a finite element numerical model was calibrated based on a four point bending test of a slim-floor beam. Further, a case study was analysed for the investigation of beam-to-column joints with moment resisting connections between slim-floor beams and columns. The response was investigated considering both sagging and hogging bending moment. The results are analysed in terms of moment-rotation curve characteristics and failure mechanism. 


2013 ◽  
Vol 421 ◽  
pp. 747-750
Author(s):  
Meng Sha Liu ◽  
Ying Huang ◽  
Jin San Ju

In this paper, a three-dimensional model of a steel sculpture was analyzed by using the finite element software ANSYS. The structural static response were achieved respectively under gravity load, ice load and wind load based on wind tunnel tests with the dynamic response under earthquake action. Besides, the structural parameters such as strength and stiffness under different conditions were also got. It is hoped that the analysis of ultrahigh steel sculpture will offer some technical support for practical engineering.


2011 ◽  
Vol 250-253 ◽  
pp. 1483-1488
Author(s):  
Jin Song Gui ◽  
Zhen Guo Li ◽  
Qing Meng ◽  
Bo Zhang

The value selection of m has a greater influence on the internal force of pile. So, how to determine the value of m is very important for the “m” method. In this paper, a geotechnical finite element software PLAXIS is used for the nonlinear finite element analysis of elastic long pile under the horizontal force action. By using the calculated maximum bending moment and the maximum displacement at the ground, and combined with the related formula for “m” method given in 《Code for Pile Foundation of Harbour Engineering》, a more accurate value of m can be obtained conveniently. Because this method is simple and practical, it can provide a useful reference for the project designer to determine a reasonable value of m.


Author(s):  
Yogeshwar Hari

The objective of this paper is to design an annular tank. The annular tank is to store various criticality liquids used in today’s industry. The initial over all dimensions of the annular tank are determined from the capacity of the stored liquids. The design function is performed using the ASME Code Sec VIII Div 1. The annular tank design is broken up into (a) outer cylinder, (b) inner cylinder, (c) top cover, and (d) bottom head. It is supported at the bottom. It is anchored at the top. The deflection of the annular space is a critical requirement. Stresses are usually acceptable because the requirement is on the deflection. For vacuum condition the outer cylinder can be treated for external pressure and the inner cylinder can be treated for internal pressure. For internal pressure condition the design pressure consists of working internal pressure plus static head. For this the outer cylinder can be treated for internal pressure and the inner cylinder can be treated for external pressure. The covers are designed for internal pressure at the bottom where the pressure is the maximum. The designed dimensions are used to recalculate the stresses for the annular tank. The dimensioned annular tank is modeled using STAAD III finite element Software. The stresses from the finite element Software are compared to the stresses obtained from recalculated stresses obtained using ASME Code Sec VIII Div 1. The difference in the stress values is explained. This paper’s main objective is to compare the ASME Code to the finite element analysis. The design is found to be safe for the specific configuration considered. In addition the annular tank is checked for temperature and seismic load conditions, which the code does not address.


2011 ◽  
Vol 71-78 ◽  
pp. 3457-3461
Author(s):  
Jin Song Gui ◽  
Zhen Guo Li ◽  
Guo Qiang Chen ◽  
Qing Meng ◽  
Bo Zhang

In this paper, a geotechnical finite element software PLAXIS is used for the nonlinear finite element analysis of elastic long pile under the horizontal force action. By using the calculated maximum bending moment and the maximum displacement at the ground, and combined with the related formula for “m” method given in《 Code for Pile Foundation of Harbour Engineering》, a more accurate m value can be obtained conveniently. Based on this method and by the single factor analysis, a more systematic study was made to the related factors,and obtained the influence law of various factors to m value.


2011 ◽  
Vol 121-126 ◽  
pp. 3122-3126
Author(s):  
Ling He ◽  
Min Li Tang ◽  
Heng Yu Wu ◽  
Ya Li Lei ◽  
Zhi Gang Wang

This paper is based on Abaqus finite element software platform and Tosca structure optimization software, with the purpose to improve the strength-to-weight ratio of Z-axis supporting plate. The writer adopts weight topology optimization to carry out finite element analysis, topology optimization analysis and verification to Z-axis supporting plate, thus getting the best material allocation solution. The modal frequency and dynamic performance of the product are greatly improved at the same time when ensuring the static precision of the product.


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