Structural Problem– Analysis of a bridge structure

Simulação de Processos Tecnológicos

Results:

In this project, we aim to study the

behaviour of a bridge structure, when
subjected to several 20kN loads
applied throughout different points.

Guidelines:

Stresses;
Strains;
Mass;
Cost.

Results Analysis: Conclusions:

• Using numerical models, a structure can be

optimized, regarding its cost and dimensional
values
• The association between B33-NL elements and
the 3 meters mesh allows for the best combination
of the results
• The mass and cost of a structure are also relevant
criteria to consider during its design

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 Structural Problem– Analysis of a bridge structure
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Guidelines and Objectives

a = 0.1 m
h = 0.05 m
t = 0.005 m

 Create the numerical model of the bridge

 Obtain the results of maximum stress and maximum displacement for each combination
between each of the elements – B31, B32 and B33; as well as for each of the studied mesh
sizes – 6, 3 and 1.5 meters
 Obtain the graph that compares the results with the mesh refinement
 Compare the results for a linear and non-linear geometrical analysis
 Optimize the weight of the brigde, regarding the three diferente proposed materials (steel,
magnesium and aluminium alloys), using standardized profile sizes
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Maximum Stress – Mesh size Results

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Maximum Stress – Mesh size Results

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Maximum Displacement – Mesh size Results

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Optimization of section profiles for different materials

Maximum Displacement
Material Yield Stress [MPa]
[mm]
Steel 200 60
Aluminium alloy 110 60
Magnesium alloy 56.67 60

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 Structural Problem– Analysis of a bridge structure
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Optimization of section profiles for different materials

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 Structural Problem– Analysis of a bridge structure
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Conclusion
• Using numerical models, a structure can be optimized, regarding its cost
and dimensional values

• The association between B33-NL elements and the 3 meters mesh allows
for the best combination of the results

Proposed Model Selected Model

Max. Max. Mesh Max. Max.

Mass Element
Stress Deflection Refinement Stress Deflection
[ton] type
[MPa] [mm] [mm] [MPa] [mm]

200 60 4.505 B33 300 78,6 131

• The mass and cost of a structure are also relevant criteria to consider
during its design

20-05-2022 Helena F. | Inês D. | José M. | Isabel T. | Mariana G. | Raúl C. | Tomás M. 8

 Structural Problem– Analysis of a bridge structure
Simulação de Processos Tecnológicos

Results:

In this project, we aim to study the

behaviour of a bridge structure, when
subjected to several 20kN loads
applied throughout different points.

Guidelines:

Stresses;
Strains;
Mass;
Cost.

Results Analysis: Conclusions:

• Using numerical models, a structure can be

optimized, regarding its cost and dimensional
values
• The association between B33-NL elements and
the 3 meters mesh allows for the best combination
of the results
• The mass and cost of a structure are also relevant
criteria to consider during its design

20-05-2022 Helena F. | Inês D. | José M. | Isabel T. | Mariana G. | Raúl C. | Tomás M. 9