Optimization of steel plate girders in bending: Using FEM-analyses on S690 and S890 steel plate girders

A parametric study, using the FEM-software package ABAQUS, validated on experimental results found by Abspoel, was conducted on S690 steel plate girders to address if the results of the previous researches was valid. Using a slightly different analytical model the results show the maximum web slenderness of this steel grade in both 6000 mm2 and...

Laser measurements on experiments on plate girders with a very slender web under pure bending

This paper is about the laser measurements as part of the research on the distribution of a certain amount of steel over the flanges and the web of an I-shaped plate girder to achieve the maximum bending moment resistance [1]. In many steel structures standard hot-rolled sections are used. These sections are divided into specific types in Europe...

Optimisation of plate girders

In many steel structures like buildings, industrial halls and bridges, standardized hot-rolled sections are used. These sections are divided into specific types in Europe and similar profiles in the USA. The range of hot-rolled sections is limited and therefore fabricated plate girders are used when the standard hot-rolled sections do not meet...

Traffic induced bearing loads and movements of a steel plate-girder bridge.

Structural bearings in bridges are subjected to loads and movements, causing wear of bearing components as PTFE-sheets, guides and internal seals. Nowadays, these components are tested for durability according to EN 1337. The parameters and procedures in these tests are questioned and, therefore, investigated in an existing plate-girder bridge...