Probability Based Assessment of Serviceability Limit States in Precast Concrete Bridges

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2004

Authors

Dawid Ferdynand Wisniewski (Author) Other; António Abel Henriques (Author) FEUP; Paulo Jorge de Sousa Cruz (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: IABSE Symposium on Metropolitan Habitats and Infrastructure

Pages: 280-281

IABSE Symposium on Metropolitan Habitats and Infrastructure

Shangai, China, September 22 - 24, 2004

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Civil engineering > Concrete engineering

Other information

Abstract (EN): This paper presents results of serviceability limit states assessment of recently constructed precast concrete bridge. Assessment is performed using developed scheme which couples reliability techniques with nonlinear and time dependent method of structural analysis. The statistical models of mechanical concrete properties and geometrical characteristics of precast girders, developed based on real data, are also summarized. Results achieved during analysis leads to the conclusion that there is a need for more rational method of designing bridges from precast elements and code calibration, for this particular technology, should be performed.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 2