Analysis and Load Rating of Pre-flex Composite Beams

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Abstract:

This report describes a methodology for analysis and load rating of pre-flex beams subjected to vehicular and military loads. The methodology is based on service limits for different loading stages. The analysis is divided into an initial stage of pre-flexion of the non-composite beam, followed by the release and subsequent states of loading of a composite beam. Creep and shrinkage effects are considered in the analysis adopting Giacomo and Maninni 2006 and ACI 209 1992 methods. An example bridge was used to describe a step-by-step process of analysis.

Author(s):
Portela, Genock ; Barajas, Ulises ; Albarran-garcia, Jose A.
Author Organization(s):
ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS GEOTECHNICAL AND STRUCTURES LAB
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. Prepared in collaboration with University of Puerto Rico, Dept. of Engineering Sciences and Materials, Mayaguez, PR. DOI: 10.21236/ADA550595
Pagination:
0089

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ERDC/GSL-TR-1-33
Contract/Grant Number(s):
W912HZ-07-C-0053
Monitor Series:
ERDC/GSL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*BEAMS(STRUCTURAL), *LOADS(FORCES), *REINFORCED CONCRETE, BRIDGES, COMPOSITE MATERIALS, COMPOSITE STRUCTURES, CREEP, METHODOLOGY, RATINGS, SHRINKAGE, VEHICLES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Laminates and Composite Materials, Construction Equipment, Materials and Supplies
Report Date:
2011 Sep 01
Creation Date:
2011 Nov 14