Title:
Load Distribution in Multi-Beam Concrete Bridges
Author(s):
Ricardo P. Pama and Anthony R. Cusens
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
23
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
97-116
Keywords:
beams (structural); bending moments; bridges (structures); deflection; flexural strength; lateral loads; loads (forces); moving loads; orthotropic plates; precast concrete; reinforced concrete; shear; shear modulus; structural design; torsion
DOI:
10.14359/17230
Date:
1/1/1969
Abstract:
A method based on orthotropic plate theory is presented to determine the distribution of lateral loads in multibeam concrete bridges that have low transverse flexural rigidity or are torsionally stiff, and thus are outside the range of the Guyon-Massonnet approach.The deflection, bending and torsional moments, shearing and reactice forces are expressed as functions of dimensionless distribution coefficients.