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Abstract
In recent years, an increasing importance has been given to the design and construction
bridge decks. Several methods are available for the analysis of bridge decks. In each rnetho’
some simplifying assumptions usually exist in order to facilitate analysis. The grillage analys’
method for bridge decks is probably the most popular computer aided method used for m
types of bridges.
This research presents a Finite Element model for the theoretical analysis of concre
bridge deck consisting of a slab supported on a system of longitudinal girders and transve
beams. The system was loaded according to the recommendations of Egyptian Code for Calculati
of Loads and Forces in Structures and Buildings. The study included a number of variables some
which are; bridge span, bridge width and dimensions and arrangement of both longitudirs
girders and transverse beams. The study revealed that the distribution of moments amo
longitudinal girders depended mainly on the stiffness of transverse beams in addition to the rat’
between spacing of transverse beams and spacing of longitudinal girders, which represents t
rectangularity of each panel of slab.
Furthermore, empirical design equations are suggested in order to help the designe
engineer to calculate the maximum moment and shear in both inner and outer longitudim
girders of concrete deck bridges. The equations were limited to the wide range of the variable
studied.