Essays about: "David Åkergren"

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  1. 1. RC Trough Bridges: A Parametric Study using FEM and an Analysis of their Current State

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : David Åkergren; [2021]
    Keywords : concrete; trough bridges; parametric study; FEM; BaTMan; ATENA; load eccentricity; compressive strength; tensile strength;

    Abstract : There are approximately 4000 railway bridges in Sweden managed by the Swedish Administration of Transport (Trafikverket), of which a common construction type is the reinforced concrete (RC) trough bridge, which is a structure that consists of a slab carried by two longitudinal main beams which transfer loads towards the supports. A substantial amount of the RC trough bridge population is approaching the end of their service lives which consequently implies that the replacement of some of these bridges can be expected in the near future. READ MORE