Effect of torsion on shear capacity of slabs

D. A. Valdivieso, T. A. Sánchez, E. O.L. Lantsoght

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Abstract

A large number of existing bridges in Europe and North-America are reaching the end of their devised service life. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the methods of assessment for existing bridges. One method, suitable for existing reinforced concrete slab bridges, is the Modified Bond Model. This method, however, currently only takes the effect of torsion for loads close to the edge into account in a simplified manner. In this study, finite element models are created of a slabs with two supports, three concentrated (prestressing) loads and a distributed load, representing a truck wheel print. The load is varied along the longitudinal and transverse directions of the slab to find the bending moments (mx and my) and torsional moments (mxy). The results is an expression for the effect of torsion in slabs, which can be used with the Modified Bond Model for assessment and design of slab bridges.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInsights and Innovations in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2016
EditorsAlphose Zingoni
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages1331-1337
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781138029279
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Event6th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2016 - Cape Town, South Africa
Duration: 5 Sep 20167 Sep 2016

Publication series

NameInsights and Innovations in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2016

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2016
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityCape Town
Period5/09/167/09/16

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