Development of Finite Element Models to study Pavement Widening

<br/>Sustainability has become a paramount concern in modern research, aligning with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and embrace circular economy principles. The mentioned imperative extends to the field of pavement engineering, where the widening of existing pavements, a common practice to accommodate increasing traffic demands,...

Prediction of residual stress of an orthotropic plate due to welding

Orthotropic steel decks are widely used in bridge construction nowadays, especially in case of long span bridges. One of the main problems of bridges that utilize this technology is the susceptibility to fatigue failure. Cyclic loading due to wheel loads, in combination with the complex network of welded details, make such types of decks prone...

The behavior of composite deep deck ComFlor210 under concentrated load

The research concentrated on a behavior of the deep composite deck ComFlor210 under a concentrated force. The distribution of a concentrated force in ComFlor210 was studied numerically and analytically. <br/>The finite element model of a composite slab with 5.4m span showed good agreement with test results in the elastic stage. The parametric...

Modelling FRP open-hole tensile tests in Abaqus

The use of fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) are stimulated in the construction industry for their remarkable corrosion resistance, good thermo-mechanical properties, high strength-to-weight ratio and high stiffness-to-weight ratio. The open-hole strength of FRP is an important parameter in a composite design because it can be representative in...