Abstract
Proof load testing is used to assess the structural capacity of existing bridges. Stop criteria, based on measurements taken during proof load tests, determine if a test should be stopped before reaching the target proof load in order to maintain structural integrity. A nonlinear finite element model is proposed to investigate stop criteria. A reinforced concrete beam with plain reinforcement is modeled. The goal is to develop a reliable finite element model with adequate material constitutive models to analyze available stop criteria from existing codes. The beam experiment is verified in terms of strains. Stop criteria from ACI 437.2M-13 and the German guideline are analyzed for the beam model. The presented analysis shows that nonlinear finite element models can be used for the evaluation of stop criteria for proof load testing to limit the required number of laboratory tests.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Life Cycle Analysis and Assessment in Civil Engineering: Towards an Integrated Vision |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering (IALCCE 2018), 28-31 October 2018, Ghent, Belgium |
Editors | Robby Caspeele, Luc Taerwe, Dan M. Frangopol |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 115-122 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Edition | 1 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781315228914 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-138-62633-1 |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Event | 6th International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2018 - Ghent, Belgium Duration: 28 Oct 2018 → 31 Oct 2018 Conference number: 6 http://www.ialcce2018.org/#/home |
Conference
Conference | 6th International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2018 |
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Abbreviated title | IALCCE 2018 |
Country/Territory | Belgium |
City | Ghent |
Period | 28/10/18 → 31/10/18 |
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