The Solution of Curved Bridge Systems Using the Slope-Deflection Fourier Series Method

摘要

The report presents the development and solution of general equations of slope-deflection Fourier Series method for analysis of continuous orthotropic deck on curved flexible girders. Based on the fore-mentioned equations, a computer program has been developed for one-span and two-span continuous structures to compute girder slope deflection and internal girder forces at any location on the bridge structure under effect of static loading. The experimental deflections from a stiffened plate model were compared to those of the slope-deflection analysis. Good correlation was obtained.