Numerical Investigation of Integral Abutment Bridges Using Finite Element Approach with Consideration of Live Load and Temperature of the Materials

Abstract

The structural research is very important area of civil engineering. There is a need of research as a cumulative analysis for thermal impact on civil structures like bridges. There are numerous materials elements of civil engineering research for the Advance material, as chemical composition research to improve strength of concrete materials, contamination studies of steel material used in many huge structures, thermal loading studies etc. Hence, this paper analyzes and presents the possible causes for failure of material of Integral Abutment Bridges and substructures. Paper further presents the numerical analysis as well as finite element analysis to gain insight into the interactions between integral abutments, approach fills, foundation piles and foundation soils. The finite element analyses indicate appreciable rotations occur in integral abutments, resulting in the shear and moment reductions in the piles. Further, various elements of material are discussed which may impact the sustainability of bridges along with a numerical analysis to avoid structural failures. This study can help for researchers to identify the maintenance paradigms for bridge structures to avoid sudden failure incidences.