Engineering
9 years ago
Steel box girder bridges with arc shape webs improve rust resistance.
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Paper Summary
Adding streamlined arc-shaped steel plates to the outer side of a steel box girder can improve rust resistance and aesthetics. A study on a city viaduct with arc-shaped webs analyzed the shear lag effect of the top plate in a wide-span steel box girder. By using a finite element analysis model, researchers found that the shear lag coefficients vary along the bridge's length and width. Additionally, the coefficients change after adding a steel fiber concrete deck surface.