Parametric Study on The Geometric Properties of Masonry Stone Bridges with an Arch Carrier System-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Parametric Study on The Geometric Properties of Masonry Stone Bridges with an Arch Carrier System

Published:2024-06-12 Issue:2 Volume:3 Page:95-115
ISSN:2822-2881
Container-title:Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering
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Author:

Özkaya Suat Gökhan¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. ARDAHAN ÜNİVERSİTESİ, ARDAHAN TEKNİK BİLİMLER MESLEK YÜKSEKOKULU

Abstract

In this research, computational models of masonry arch bridges were constructed, taking into account distinctive features such as span dimensions, height, and arch thickness, while the arch width was maintained as a constant parameter throughout the modeling process. The finite element analysis software, ANSYS version 16, was utilized to create these computational representations. To evaluate the structural integrity and load-carrying capabilities of these bridges, loading scenarios were applied to both the center section of the bridge and a quarter of the arch span. The analytical methodology adopted for this purpose was static thrust analysis. Subsequently, the study delved into the influence of the geometrical characteristics of the arches on their load-carrying capacity. The findings of this research hold potential utility in guiding and informing the reconstruction of historic bridges that have been completely or partially demolished.

Publisher

Fırat University, Faculty of Engineering

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