Modelling a steel top flange and concrete deck in FEA
Modelling a steel top flange and concrete deck in FEA
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Hi,
I am modelling a continuous composite box girder bridge in FE. So far I have been neglecting the top flange under the deck and haunch, while only accounting for it by adding its weight at deck level. I know this can't be right! Do you assume a cracked concrete deck section over the pier, if so for what length?
What do you do?
VOD
I am modelling a continuous composite box girder bridge in FE. So far I have been neglecting the top flange under the deck and haunch, while only accounting for it by adding its weight at deck level. I know this can't be right! Do you assume a cracked concrete deck section over the pier, if so for what length?
What do you do?
VOD





RE: Modelling a steel top flange and concrete deck in FEA
Forgive me if I've oversimplified your problem.