Finite Element Analysis Simulation of the South-to-North Water Diversion Bridge during Cantilever Construction

Abstract:

Use the Finite Element Analysis software to numerically simulate the South-to-North Water Diversion Bridge, a prestressed concrete composite box-girder bridge with corrugated steel webs, during the process of cantilever construction. Then research the force condition of the main girder structure during the construction processes. Results indicated that, during each construction process, the bending moment was reasonable, and all sections of the main girder structure were under pressure. The maximum normal stress always appeared around those cross-sections over the main piers, and during the mid-span closure process, the maximum stress appeared around the mid-span segment’s bottom flange.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 204-208)
• Pages: 2114-2118
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.204-208.2114
• Online since: October 2012
• Authors: Hua Ma
• Keywords: Cantilever Construction, Corrugated Steel Web, FEA Simulation, Normal Stress

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