THE RESEARCH OF THE DEFLECTED MODE FOR THE STEEL TRUSS BRIDGE SPAN WITH UPPER-LEVEL TRAFFIC BY THE COMPUTER MODELING METHOD

Abstract

Purpose. To confirm the result of bridge span classification by using the computer modelling for truss span with upper-level traffic and polygonal lover belt and to determine minimal sufficient complexity of computational model that provides a possibility of adequate numerical calculation of given structure. Methodology. The result confirmation was executed by the comparison of stresses, that were yielded as a result of truss’ model loading with loads of predetermined class, with allowed stresses that were adopted for the determination of the afore-mentioned loading. The determination of optimal computational model was performed by the comparison of calculation results for models of different complexities. Findings. The results of the span modelling are similar enough to the results of it’s calculation, which confirms the accuracy of both methods and provides obvious idea about work of truss elements and critical places. The comparison of calculation results of different models showed that the using of shaft model with hard junctions and elements’ bending accounting is optimal. Originality. Computer modeling was used to confirm the results of span classification, which was conducted by the standard method. An optimal computational model was determined for trusses that are similar to given. Practical value. Results of analytical calculation were confirmed with demonstration of critical elements and obvious demonstration of results. The optimization of the model allows to lower calculation time and complexity of executing them for similar trusses.