Grillage Modeling Approach Applied to Simple-span Slab-girder Skewed Bridges for Dynamic Analysis
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This study involves the applicability of a simplified modeling technique to simple-span slab-girder skewed bridges for dynamic analysis, based on grillage modeling strategies. To evaluate the applicability of this technique, skew angles ranging from 0° to 60° are studied. The ability to capture vibration modes of grillage models is compared with three-dimensional (3-D) finite element (FE) models, using shell and frame elements. The effect of the skew angle in the grillage modeling technique of the bridge's deck and the grillage model accuracy associated with the orientation of the transverse grillage members (TGMs) are studied. The grillage modeling technique eliminates shell elements to model the slab, reducing the number of degrees of freedom and the computational time in the bridge model, but, although its simplicity, demonstrates good ability to capture the vibration modes.
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