An approach for failure analysis of composite bridge deck systems with openings

    Authors

    L. Zhao;V. M. Karbhari

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Struct. Eng. Mech.

    Keywords

    decks; finite element analysis; cutout; stress concentration; first-ply; failure; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Mechanical

    Abstract

    Design details pertaining to the connection between some recently developed fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite deck systems and the supporting girders require openings through cells of the deck. This significantly changes the stress distribution in these components. As a result, the conventional assumptions that deck designs are controlled by their stiffness, and not strength, needs a closer examination. This paper proposes an analytical method to investigate the stress states and failure mechanisms using a type of "global-local" modeling perspective, incorporating classical lamination theory and first ply failure criterion with use of appropriate stress concentration factors around the cutouts. The use of a "smeared-stress" approach is presented as a potential means of simplifying certain FRP specific complexities, while still enabling prediction of overall failure.

    Journal Title

    Structural Engineering and Mechanics

    Volume

    20

    Issue/Number

    1

    Publication Date

    1-1-2005

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    123

    Last Page

    141

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000229795500007

    ISSN

    1225-4568

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