Some analyzes on box girders bridges - literature review

Abstract

Studies on box girders bridges that treats domains such as: its seismic response, fire resistance of the structure, effect of web inclination of the bridge, shear force distribution in webs of the bridge, loading conditions for the bridge with dead load and live load were reviewed and concluded. Our paper aims to describe different research from the dedicated literature using software such as Ansys, Midas, CSi Bridge with FEM (finite element method) and to highlight the points where the maximum stress values are found. This will help us in the future to compare these results obtained by experts with new analyzes that we want to accomplish regarding the efficacy and reliability of the box girder structure. The main motivation to study this domain is represented by the previous experience and knowledge and to detect new dangerous sections in this type of structure. By counteracting the dangerous sections, we can improve the reliability degree and efficiency of the box girder bridge structure.