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Finite element analysis of an integrally molded fiber reinforced polymer bridge

Hauber, Robert J.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1321369004

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2011, MS, University of Cincinnati, Engineering and Applied Science: Civil Engineering.
A finite element model of a fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bridge in Hamilton County, Ohio was conducted using the computer program SAP2000. The purpose of the model was to determine the vertical deflection under a specified truck loading and to compare the analytical results from the model with load test results of the actual bridge, which spanned approximately 20 feet. The bridge superstructure was composed of eight separate panels that were assembled on site. The panels were constructed of a sandwich panel deck with integral beams spaced approximately two feet on center with the panels themselves being approximately seven and a half feet wide. The finite element model utilized shell elements to represent the different FRP components of the bridge such as the top and bottom faces of the deck along with the beam webs and flanges. The material properties input into the model for the shell elements were provided by the manufacturer. A mesh sensitivity analysis was conducted to identify an adequate discretization of the bridge without creating an excessive amount of elements in the model. Once this was accomplished, the entire bridge was then modeled with the applied loading to mimic the truck loading tests to which the actual bridge was subjected in order to assess the validity of the finite element model. The results of the model showed good agreement with the experimental results, validating the model.
Richard Miller, PhD (Committee Chair)
Gian Rassati, PhD (Committee Member)
Bahram Shahrooz, PhD (Committee Member)
44 p.
Civil Engineering
fiber reinforced polymer; finite element analysis; bridge; shell elements; mesh sensitivity

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  • Hauber, R. J. (2011). Finite element analysis of an integrally molded fiber reinforced polymer bridge [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1321369004

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Hauber, Robert. Finite element analysis of an integrally molded fiber reinforced polymer bridge. 2011. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1321369004.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Hauber, Robert. "Finite element analysis of an integrally molded fiber reinforced polymer bridge." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1321369004

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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