Essays about: "bridge abutment design"

Found 2 essays containing the words bridge abutment design.

1. 1. Finite Element Analysis of the Dynamic Effect of Soil-Structure Interaction of Portal Frame Bridges - A Parametric Study

   University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

   Author : Turgay Dagdelen; Shaho Ruhani; [2018]
   Keywords : Soil-Structure Interaction; Railway Bridge; Portal Frame Bridge; Dynamic Analysis; Parametric Study; Nonlinear Analysis; Jord-struktur interaktion; Järnvägsbro; Plattrambro; Dynamisk analys; Parametrisk studie; Icke-linjär analys;

   Abstract : In Sweden, the railway sector currently faces the challenge of developing its first high-speed railway line, in response to the need to provide faster domestic and international transport alternatives. High-speed train passages on railway bridges can cause resonance in the bridge superstructure, which induce high accelerations that should not exceed the limits stipulated in the current design code. READ MORE

3. 2. Analysis of Jointless Bridges due to Horizontal Actions and Soil-Structure Interaction

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Konstruktionsteknik

   Author : Pontus Christensson; [2016]
   Keywords : Jointless bridges; integrated abutment bridges; backwall; soil-structure interaction; FE modelling; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Bridges constructed without joints function to take care of forces by introducing bending moments to the stiff connections. Jointless bridges, also called integral bridges, in different appearances are built all over the world, and are popular due to their advantages regarding life cycle cost. READ MORE