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Metod för parametriserad modellering av brokonstruktioner

Karlsson, David LU and Welinder, Nils LU (2011) In TVBK VBK920 20102
Civil Engineering (M.Sc.Eng.)
Division of Structural Engineering
Abstract
Today’s companies are using three dimensional finite element programs to evaluate
structures of different kinds to a much greater extent than before, among them bridge
structures. These programs can be divided into two groups: general and specialized
programs. The general programs are general in the sense that they don’t focus on a
specific type of structure and allow the user to model most structures. The work with
such programs is often both complex and time consuming. Specialized programs are
designed for the modeling and analysis of a specific type of structure. This results in a
time efficient modeling with a minimum of input.
The aim of this thesis is to develop a methodology for merging the advantages from
both the... (More)
Today’s companies are using three dimensional finite element programs to evaluate
structures of different kinds to a much greater extent than before, among them bridge
structures. These programs can be divided into two groups: general and specialized
programs. The general programs are general in the sense that they don’t focus on a
specific type of structure and allow the user to model most structures. The work with
such programs is often both complex and time consuming. Specialized programs are
designed for the modeling and analysis of a specific type of structure. This results in a
time efficient modeling with a minimum of input.
The aim of this thesis is to develop a methodology for merging the advantages from
both the program types. This will allow the user to create a bridge model through
parameterization but the model should be created in such way that it is modifiable using
the tools given in general programs.
The methodology is then verified by an implementation into a general program with a
script. This script creates a bridge model with both super- and substructure which can
vary in many different ways. The substructure is limited to columns, abutments, end
shields and wing walls. In addition to the geometric modeling the project also includes
the modeling of the following loads: earth pressure, overload, surcharge, dead weight,
shrinkage, temperature and support displacement. Sets and surfaces are also predefined
by the methodology to make it easier for the user to make changes to the created
model. (Less)
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author
Karlsson, David LU and Welinder, Nils LU
supervisor
organization
course
VBK920 20102
year
type
H3 - Professional qualifications (4 Years - )
subject
publication/series
TVBK
report number
TVBK-5196
ISSN
0349-4969
language
Swedish
id
3358471
date added to LUP
2013-01-09 16:32:37
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2013-01-09 16:32:37
@misc{3358471,
  abstract     = {{Today’s companies are using three dimensional finite element programs to evaluate 
structures of different kinds to a much greater extent than before, among them bridge 
structures. These programs can be divided into two groups: general and specialized 
programs. The general programs are general in the sense that they don’t focus on a 
specific type of structure and allow the user to model most structures. The work with 
such programs is often both complex and time consuming. Specialized programs are 
designed for the modeling and analysis of a specific type of structure. This results in a 
time efficient modeling with a minimum of input. 
The aim of this thesis is to develop a methodology for merging the advantages from 
both the program types. This will allow the user to create a bridge model through 
parameterization but the model should be created in such way that it is modifiable using 
the tools given in general programs. 
The methodology is then verified by an implementation into a general program with a 
script. This script creates a bridge model with both super- and substructure which can 
vary in many different ways. The substructure is limited to columns, abutments, end 
shields and wing walls. In addition to the geometric modeling the project also includes 
the modeling of the following loads: earth pressure, overload, surcharge, dead weight, 
shrinkage, temperature and support displacement. Sets and surfaces are also predefined 
by the methodology to make it easier for the user to make changes to the created 
model.}},
  author       = {{Karlsson, David and Welinder, Nils}},
  issn         = {{0349-4969}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{TVBK}},
  title        = {{Metod för parametriserad modellering av brokonstruktioner}},
  year         = {{2011}},
}