Table 1 Spring coefficients used in FEM.
From: Lateral Load Distribution for Hollow Slab Bridge: Field Test Investigation
FEA program | Girder number | 1# | 2# | 3# | 4# | 5# | 6# | 7# | 8# | 9# | 10# | 11# | 12# | 13# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIDAS CIVIL/ANSYS | Ktop (kN/mm) | 630 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 630 |
Kbottom (kN/mm) | 630 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 630 |