GROUP 6

Members:

Alvarez, Sheyn
Cruz, Duslene
Edralin, Lanchester [2017-00159-MN-0]
Fabella, Joanna
Ignacio, Timothy Paul O.
Lapinig, Ramelyn
Lucena, Ruel
Paule, Lianne
Perez, Brandon
Sing, Mika Vernadeth
 Table of Contents

Objectives 3

Analysis Overview 3

Target Structure 3

Analysis Method 5

Analysis Model 5

Model Details 5

Material Properties 6

Analysis Model 6

Constraint Conditions 11

Loadings 11

Analysis Results 13

Deflection Diagram and Deflection Result 13

Maximum Tension and Compression Forces Results 14

Summary (Learned Techniques and Conclusion) 19

 1. Objectives
The following are the objectives for the output:
● To create the Truss Bridge Structure on STAAD Pro using the learned processes and
shortcuts.
● To obtain the maximum deflections on x, y, and z axes.
● To obtain the maximum compression and maximum tension forces per property.
● To present a summary report about the model, analysis of the model, and results of
the analysis.

2. Analysis Overview
2.1 Target Structure

Figure 2.1. Isometric View of the Entire Structure

 Figure 2.2. Dimensions of One of the Side Trusses

Figure 2.3. Other Details for the Structure

Figure 2.4. Dimensions and Loads to be used for the Structure.

2.2. Analysis Method
 The structure is a Truss Bridge and its dimensions can be seen in Figure 2.4. The structure
will have 2 pinned and 2 roller supports. The loads to be applied on the structure can also be seen in
Figure 2.4. Material to be applied on all beams is Steel.
➔ Pinned Supports are applied on Nodes 1 and 15
➔ Roller Supports are applied on Nodes 7 and 21
➔ Top and Bottom Chords’ Section Details W250X101/W10X68 are applied on Beams 39 to
46, 51 to 58, 63 to 64, and 67 to 68.
➔ Vertical Members’ Section Details W250X80/W10X54 are applied on Beams 25 to 34, 101,
104, 107, 110, 113, 116, and 119
➔ Diagonal Members’ Section Details W200X27/W8X18 are applied on Beams 59 to 62, 69 to
100, 102 to 103, 105 to 106, 108 to 109, 111 to 112, 114 to 115, and 117 to 118.
➔ Girders’ Section Details W200X100/W8X67 are applied on Beams 47 to 50 and 65 to 66.
➔ Crossbeams’ Section Details are applied on Beams 1 to 14.
➔ 94kN loads applied on the structure can be found on Nodes 9 to 13
➔ 47kN loads applied on the structure can be found on Nodes 2 to 6 and 16 to 20
➔ 188kN loads applied on the structure can be found on Nodes 8 and 14.

3. Analysis Model
3.1. Model Details
Structure Type: Truss Bridge
Table 3.1. Number of Nodes and Elements of the Structure

Number of Nodes 43

Number of Elements 119

 3.2. Material Properties
Table 3.2. Section Details

EQUIVALENT
SECTION Area
SECTION MEMBERS Ix (cm4) Iy (cm4) Iz (cm4)
DETAILS (cm2)
DETAILS

TOP AND
W250X101 W10X68 BOTTOM 142.734 5550.0 16400.0 129.0
CHORDS

W250X80 W10X54 VERTICAL 71.195 4310.0 12600.0 102.0

W200X27 W8X18 DIAGONALS 6.547 330.0 2580.0 33.9

W200X100 W8X67 GIRDERS 207.232 3660.0 11300.0 127.0

W310X60 W12X40 CROSSBEAMS 34.501 1830.0 12800.0 75.3

3.3. Analysis Model

Figure 3.1. Isometric View of Structure

 Figure 3.2. Side View of Structure (XY Plane)

Figure 3.3. Front and Rear View of the Structure (ZY Plane)
 Figure 3.4. Top View of Structure (XZ Plane)

Figure 3.5. Top and Bottom Chord (W250X101/W10X68)

Figure 3.6. Vertical Members (W250X80/W10X54)

Figure 3.7. Diagonal Members (W200X27/W8X18)

 Figure 3.8. Girders (W200X100/W8X67)

Figure 3.9. Crossbeams (W310X60/W12X40)

3.4. Constraint Conditions
 Figure 3.10. Support Conditions (2 pinned; 2 rollers)

3.5. Loadings

Figure 3.11. 94kN Loads applied on Structure (highlighted as blue)

 Figure 3.12. 47kN Vertical Loads applied on Structure (highlighted as blue)

Figure 3.13. 188kN Horizontal Loads applied on Structure (highlighted as blue)

4. Analysis Result
4.1. Deflection Diagram and Deflection Result

Figure 4.1. Deflection Diagram of Structure

Figure 4.2. Maximum Deflections at X, Y, and Z axes

4.2. Maximum Tension and Compression Forces Per Property
 Figure 4.3. Maximum Compression of W250X101/W10X68

Figure 4.4. Maximum Tension of Section W250X101/W10X68

Figure 4.5. Maximum Compression of Section W250X80/W10X54

Figure 4.6. Maximum Tension of Section W250X80/W10X54

Figure 4.7. Maximum Compression of Section W200X27/W8X18

Figure 4.8. Maximum Tension of Section W200X27/W8X18

Figure 4.9. Maximum Compression of Section W200X100/W8X67

Figure 4.10. Maximum Tension of Section W200X100/W8X67

Figure 4.11. Maximum Compression of Section W310X60/W12X40
5. Summary (Learned Techniques and Conclusion)
The group learned various short-cuts in using STAAD like the following:
★ Translational repeat is a command under geometry that enables to copy the format of
groups of nodes or beams according to the axis selected.
★ When properties are assigned, Ctrl+1 view of the wire frame gives a new perspective.
★ Ctrl+4 gives the students the rendered view of the structure.
★ Ctrl+0 returns to the default perspective of the whole structure.
★ Shift+S lets the supports be viewed or unviewed.
★ Shift+M lets the materials be viewed or un-viewed in the perspective.
★ Shift+N for the node numbers and Shift+B for the beam numbers be viewed or un-viewed.
★ Shift+X lets the material properties sections be viewed or unviewed.
★ F9 is a shortcut to run Analysis.
★ Arrow keys to change the angles of perspective view.
The group learned how to use the American steel table option under materials properties,
where standard sections and properties are already available for use if needed instead of manually
creating new user table sections. Also, the group learned how to use the Structure Wizard for the
Truss.
The maximum deflections of the truss bridge structure at X, Y, and Z axes are 3.383 mm, -
15.393 mm, and 0.098 mm, respectively. The maximum compression and tension forces per section
property is shown at Table 5.1.
Table 5.1. Maximum Forces per Section Properties