Abstract
Solar radiation induces non-uniform temperature distribution in the bridge structure depending on the shape of the structure and shadows cast on it. Especially in the case of curved steel box girder bridges, nonuniform temperature distribution caused by solar radiation may lead to unusual load effects enough to damage the support or even topple the whole curved bridge structure if not designed properly. At present, it is very difficult to design bridges in relation to solar radiation because it is not known exactly how varying temperature distribution affects bridges; at least not specific enough for adoption in design. Standard regulations related to this matter are likewise not complete. In this study, the thermal behavior of curved steel box girder bridges is analyzed while taking the solar radiation effect into consideration. For the analysis, a method of predicting the 3-dimensional temperature distribution of curved bridges is used. It uses a theoretical solar radiation energy equation together with a commercial FEM program. The behavior of the curved steel box girder bridges is examined using the developed method, while taking into consideration the diverse range of bridge azimuth angles and radii. This study also provides reference data for the thermal design of curved steel box girder bridges under solar radiation, which can be used to develop design guidelines.
Translated title of the contribution | A study on thermal behaviour of curved steel box girder bridges considering solar radiation |
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Original language | Polish |
Pages (from-to) | 59-76 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This research project is sponsored by “Center for Future Infrastructure System of Yonsei University, a Brain Korea 21 Program, Korea”, and it is a part of the “Standardization of Construction Specifications and Design Criteria Based on Performance (2006–2011)”, of the “Construction & Transportation R&D Policy and Infrastructure Project”.
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering