Finite Element Modeling of Shear Failure in Prestressed Girders with a Continuous Cast-In-Situ Deck Slab

Ricky K. Tai*, Arthur T. Slobbe*, Marco A. Roosen

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Abstract

For structures whose structural safety cannot be demonstrated using the applicable code regulations, a nonlinear finite element analysis (NLFEA) can be used to investigate the structural behavior and maximum load capacity. The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management uses a dedicated guideline for NLFEA in such an assessment. This guideline lacks validation on multi-span girder bridges with continuous deck slabs. Particularly, the modeling of the concrete-to-concrete interface between girders and slab deserves attention, since the interface shear transfer can significantly affect the structural behavior. In this paper we investigate the impact of different interface constitutive relations, and validate the selected modeling approach on three experimental shear tests of continuous girders. The finite element models accurately describe the failure processes and predict, on average, a 10% lower shear capacity as observed in the tests. In anticipation of future research, this is an indication that the modeling approach is suitable to be used in engineering practice.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBuilding for the Future: Durable, Sustainable, Resilient
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the fib Symposium 2023 - Volume 2
EditorsAlper Ilki, Derya Çavunt, Yavuz Selim Çavunt
PublisherSpringer
Pages520-530
Number of pages11
Volume350
ISBN (Print)9783031325106
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
EventInternational Symposium of the International Federation for Structural Concrete, fib Symposium 2023 - Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: 5 Jun 20237 Jun 2023

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Volume350 LNCE
ISSN (Print)2366-2557
ISSN (Electronic)2366-2565

Conference

ConferenceInternational Symposium of the International Federation for Structural Concrete, fib Symposium 2023
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityIstanbul
Period5/06/237/06/23

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Keywords

  • concrete-to-concrete interface
  • continuous prestressed girder bridge
  • nonlinear finite element analysis
  • shear failure

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