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 strut-and-tie model using the example of pier cap. After creating the geometry of a strut-and-tie model...

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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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