Table 3 Verification of the proposed equation
From: Finite element analysis of reinforced concrete curved box-girder bridges
Forces | Girder | Span (m) | Curve angle (degree) | For dead load | For live load | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Using proposed equation | Using FEM | % variation | Using proposed equation | Using FEM | % variation | ||||
BM (kNm) | Outer | 30 | 48 | 13,811 | 13,568 | 1.79 | 15,314 | 15,320 | 0.04 |
Inner | 30 | 48 | 7552 | 7546 | 0.08 | 14,568 | 14,543 | 0.17 | |
SF (kN) | Outer | 35 | 24 | 2305 | 2331 | 1.11 | 1809 | 1821 | 0.66 |
Inner | 35 | 24 | 898 | 935 | 3.95 | 2611 | 2616 | 0.19 | |
TM (kNm) | Outer | 45 | 60 | − 5546 | − 5569 | 0.41 | − 2970 | − 2971 | 0.03 |
Inner | 45 | 60 | 4291 | 4287 | 0.09 | 2310 | 2312 | 0.08 | |
VD (mm) | Outer | 40 | 36 | 29.23 | 29.51 | 0.94 | 18.35 | 18.46 | 0.60 |
Inner | 40 | 36 | 16.43 | 16.48 | 0.30 | 11.66 | 11.69 | 0.16 | |