Pony-truss bridges are usually modeled using simplifying assumptions, such as pinned connections and analyzing the trusses separately from the rest of the structure. Pony-truss bridges are also generally designated as possessing many Fracture Critical Members (FCM), a characteristic that requires more rigorous inspections. Eliminating or reducing the number of FCM is desirable as it reduces inspection costs. A high-resolution model of a pony-truss bridge was assembled in ABAQUS CAE that explicitly models the behavior of the gusset plates in the connections and the angles in the framed stringer connections. This model indicated alternative load paths that are potential sources of redundancy useful for retrofit or reclassification of bridges with FCM designation. Higher-resolution models of framed stringer connections were also made in ABAQUS CAE using solid elements explicitly modeling the bolted connections. The connections were loaded in tension; what the stringers must hold if they supply an alternative load path for the truss in the event of fracture in the bottom chord. The primary objective of the work described is to provide high-resolution finite element analysis results that can be used to create general behavior for lower-resolution finite element models used in fracture critical analyses to reclassify FCM as non-fracture critical. The results of high-resolution modeling reveal the behavior that is necessary to include in these lower-resolution models, as well as potential alternative load paths. Lower-resolution models are assembled in SAP2000 and matched to the higher-resolution models.


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    Titel :

    High Resolution Modeling and Modeling of Connections in Pony-Truss Bridges


    Weitere Titelangaben:

    Transportation Research Record


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    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2018-08-08




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch



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