double bridge girder overhead cranes are used for heavy duty applications in theindustry. in this paper a detailed parametric design optimization of the main girder of box type isperformed for a 150ton capacity and 32m long span crane, after its basic design using availabledesign rules. design optimization is performed using detailed 3d finite element analysis bychanging the number, shape and l...

It has been argued that the AASHTO LRFD design code for maximum live loads on highway bridges is overly conservative. In an attempt to determine the level of conservativeness, if any, the writers developed a methodology incorporating real-time visual data collection from traffic cameras coupled with structural strain response of girder bridges. Average daily truck traffic along with frequency o...

Distortion-induced fatigue cracking in unstiffened web gaps is common in steel bridges. Previous research by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) developed methods to predict the peak web gap stress and maximum differential deflection based upon field data and finite element analyses from two skew supported steel bridges with staggered bent-plate and cross-brace diaphragms, respe...

Differential settlement of the foundation of the LCLS Undulator Hall will cause quadrupoles to move and the electron beam trajectory to distort. The resulting phase errors will decrease the FEL power and require time consuming beam-based alignment sessions to correct. By supporting quadrupoles on girders, with three quadrupoles to a girder, the foundationmotion induced phase error between the b...

In this paper the parametric study is carried out to investigate the effect of number of cells in optimal cost of the non-prismatic reinforced concrete (RC) box girder bridges. The variables are geometry of cross section, tapered length, concrete strength and reinforcement of the box girders and slabs that are obtained using ECBO metaheuristic algorithm. The design is based on AASHTO standard s...

Based on the experimental test results of authors, this investigation is concerned with finite element analysis to examine and compare load values failure modes authors’ results. This research was conducted using Abaqus software. The work included fabrication twelve plate girders honeycomb flat web corrugation patterns, which were then tested under a single concentrated at midspan. According di...

The web of plate girders in bridges are usually reinforced by welded transverse stiffeners in order to improve their shear capacity.Due to problems associated with field welding and fatigue, welded stiffeners are not suitable for retrofitting existing bridges. Bolted stiffeners are a practical alternative for strengthening girders that are expected to experience shear stress in excess of their ...