Performance Assessment of a Precast-Concrete, Buried, Small Arch Bridge
Publication: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 20, Issue 3
Abstract
Experimental field load-test and finite-element analysis were carried out for the performance assessment of a precast-concrete, modular, three-sided, low-profile, buried, arch bridge system. Finite-element analysis incorporated soil modeling and soil–structure interaction at service and limit load levels. The analytical study simulates step-by-step incremental phases of construction and service loads. The finite-element model was calibrated based on the experimental field assessment, to provide a better correlation between the analytically predicted behavior and the actual response of the structure. The study validates the incorporation of various soil models and soil–structure interaction characteristics, to allow a more cost-effective bridge design.
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Acknowledgments
The research application reported here has been partially funded by the Ohio Department of Transportation. This application has been a continuation of field research on the evaluation of the field performance of bridge systems. The financial support of ODOTand the guidance of John Herl and John Hurd are greatly appreciated. The confidence, support, and assistance of Montgomery County Engineer’s Office staff are gratefully acknowledged. The writers are also indebted to Bill Lockwood and Tim Beach of CON/SPAN Bridge Systems for their invaluable suggestions and contributions.
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Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 20 • Issue 3 • August 2006
Pages: 244 - 252
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© 2006 ASCE.
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Received: Aug 19, 2004
Accepted: Jul 28, 2005
Published online: Aug 1, 2006
Published in print: Aug 2006
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