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Application of Redundancy to Steel Box Tied Arch Bridge Structural System

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Title: Application of Redundancy to Steel Box Tied Arch Bridge Structural System
Authors: Chung C. Fu, Da Lin Hu, Xiao Bo Zheng, Shuan Hai He
Source: Key Engineering Materials. 765:361-369
Publisher Information: Trans Tech Publications, Ltd., 2018.
Publication Year: 2018
Subject Terms: 0211 other engineering and technologies, 02 engineering and technology
Description: Bridge redundancy is defined as the ability of a bridge system to continue to carry load after the failure of one or several structural components. A bridge will collapse progressively after the failure in some main components, if the bridge is in short of redundancy. The system factors for redundancy have been investigated in the design of the bridges with simple systems. However, there is no corresponding redundancy criteria established for the bridges with long span and complicated structural systems. This paper studied the superstructure of a through steel box tied arch bridge. The member failure state, ultimate limit state and functionality limit state were analyzed with ‘Step-by-Step’ procedure. Thus, the most critical component and weakest damaged systems are determined. It is concluded that this through steel box tied arch bridge has enough level of redundancy. This finding could be a reference for the design and maintenance for bridges with similar structural systems.
Document Type: Article
ISSN: 1662-9795
DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.765.361
Access URL: https://www.scientific.net/KEM.765.361
Rights: Trans Tech Publications Copyright and Content Usage Policy
Accession Number: edsair.doi.dedup.....1e4e476401b455eeafbd166d7e2c457c
Database: OpenAIRE
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ISSN:16629795
DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.765.361