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Analysis and Optimization of Box Girder Bridges in Curved Planform

Analysis and Optimization of Box Girder Bridges in Curved Planform This paper deals with the free vibration analysis and optimization of box girder bridges with curved planform. The finite element analysis of a box girder bridge is carried out and then optimized using ANSYS. The objectives of this paper are (i) minimization of volume subjected to the constraint that the fundamental frequency should be greater than the initial value and (ii) maximization of fundamental frequency with a constraint that total volume of the structure should remain constant. The shape of a box girder bridge is optimized and the results are validated by comparing it with a benchmark problem. The mode shapes of the initial and optimum solutions are also presented. The structural optimization variables used in Case-1 are the design variables (length variables, thickness variables), state variables (fundamental frequency), and the objective function (minimization of volume). The structural optimization variables used in Case-2 are the design variables (length variables, thickness variables), state variables (volume), and the objective function (maximization of fundamental frequency). In Case-1, the volume of the structure has been minimized by 56.4 % and in Case-2, the fundamental frequency of the structure has been increased by 141.9 %, which shows a better performance of the proposed methodology. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A Springer Journals

Analysis and Optimization of Box Girder Bridges in Curved Planform

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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 2012 by The Institution of Engineers (India)
Subject
Engineering; Civil Engineering
ISSN
2250-2149
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2250-2157
DOI
10.1007/s40030-012-0001-z
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This paper deals with the free vibration analysis and optimization of box girder bridges with curved planform. The finite element analysis of a box girder bridge is carried out and then optimized using ANSYS. The objectives of this paper are (i) minimization of volume subjected to the constraint that the fundamental frequency should be greater than the initial value and (ii) maximization of fundamental frequency with a constraint that total volume of the structure should remain constant. The shape of a box girder bridge is optimized and the results are validated by comparing it with a benchmark problem. The mode shapes of the initial and optimum solutions are also presented. The structural optimization variables used in Case-1 are the design variables (length variables, thickness variables), state variables (fundamental frequency), and the objective function (minimization of volume). The structural optimization variables used in Case-2 are the design variables (length variables, thickness variables), state variables (volume), and the objective function (maximization of fundamental frequency). In Case-1, the volume of the structure has been minimized by 56.4 % and in Case-2, the fundamental frequency of the structure has been increased by 141.9 %, which shows a better performance of the proposed methodology.

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Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A – Springer Journals

Published: Apr 12, 2012

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