Understanding Load Rating of Bridge as per AASHTO LRFR

Bridge Analysis, MIDAS CIVIL, Bridge Design, Load Rating, Bridge Modeling

The bridge load rating is a procedure to evaluate the adequacy of various structural components to carry predetermined live loads. In simple words, it is the determination of the live load-carrying capacity of the bridge. Load ratings are e...

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Expert Tip: Determining Concurrent Live Load for Strut and Tie Models

Bridge Analysis, Concrete, Bridge, Finite Element Analysis, Boundary Conditions, Moving Load Analysis, Blog, Strut-and-Tie, Lever Rule, Live Load Analysis, Irregular Geometry, Moving Load Tracer, girder bridge
In the article "strut-and-tie modeling for pier caps", we have discussed the definition of strut-and-tie analysis and how to construct a str...
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Expert Tips: Strut-and-Tie Modeling for Pier Caps

Bridge Analysis, Concrete, Bridge, Finite Element Analysis, Boundary Conditions, Moving Load Analysis, Design, Strut-and-Tie, All Frame, girder bridge
What is Strut-and-Tie Analysis? What are "Struts" and "Ties" in Strut-and-Tie Analysis? Strut-and-tie analysis visualizes the flow of forces...
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Expert Tips: Composite Bridge Modeling Tips

Bridge Analysis, Project Application, Finite Element Analysis, Boundary Conditions, Construction Stage Analysis, Torsion, FEA, Steel Composite
How to Model the Girder and Deck Connection in Composite Bridge? The way to simulate the connection between the girder and the deck will dep...
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