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Theoretical Probabilistic Nonlinear Analysis of Post-Tensioned Bridge Cross-Sections with the Application of Random Fields Cover

Theoretical Probabilistic Nonlinear Analysis of Post-Tensioned Bridge Cross-Sections with the Application of Random Fields

By: Piotr Owerko  
Open Access
|Jul 2023

Figures & Tables

Figure 1.

Theoretical PT cross sections under consideration

Figure 2.

The IFC models of a) Incrementally launched PT bridge, b) a typical double PT girder bridge (both models have their real twins)

Figure 3.

Approximate sketch of the correlation functions under consideration, (II) – exponential function, (III) – squared exponential, (IV) – squared exponential with a threshold value (JCSS)

Figure 4.

Exemplary realizations of 1d random fields due to applied cor. functions

Figure 5.

Exemplary stress results in ILB cross-section

Figure 6.

Exemplary cumulative histograms of maximum stresses in T3 cross-section

Figure 7.

Key results of comparative, probabilistic analyses – in regard to: a) probable ranges of maximum stresses, b) simulation-based reliability index

Assumed parameters of analyzed members

Cross sectionT1T2T3ILB
Concrete classC35/45C35/45C35/45C35/45
Reinf. steel classB500SPB500SPB500SPB500SP
Diameter of rebars [mm]32323216
Concrete cover [mm]35353535
Characteristic tensile strength of post-tension. tendons [MPa]1860186018601860
Number of tendons and strands in each tendon × number of strands3×225×228×2216×19
Area of single strand [mm2]150150150150

Assumed MEd and NEd (positive sign in bending moment denotes compression in the upper fibres of the given cross-section)

Cross sectionNEd [MN]MEd [MNm]
T19.611.3
T218.919.0
T330.239.7
ILB100.0−102.0
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2023-0022 | Journal eISSN: 2720-6947 | Journal ISSN: 1899-0142
Language: English
Page range: 127 - 136
Submitted on: Dec 16, 2022
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Accepted on: Mar 8, 2023
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Published on: Jul 20, 2023
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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