Finite Element Analysis of Composite Deck Slab Using Perfobond Rib as Shear Connection System under Vertical Loading

摘要

Nowadays, the composite decks are very common to use in composite or steel construction. In this case of study the composite slabs have been investigated numerically by Finite Element Method (FEM). Five composite slabs were analyzed using finite element software LUSAS. The deflection of each model were obtained and compared with experimental test. Results showed a good agreement with the experimental data and indicate that the perfobond rib is appropriate shear connector for the bridges decks.