Table 5 DFs for skew parameter in the FEM.
From: Lateral Load Distribution for Hollow Slab Bridge: Field Test Investigation
FEA program | Skew | \(0^\circ\) | \(5^\circ\) | \(10^\circ\) | \(15^\circ\) | \(25^\circ\) | \(35^\circ\) | \(45^\circ\) | \(60^\circ\) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIDAS CIVIL | DFEXT | 0.194 | 0.184 | 0.195 | 0.195 | 0.193 | 0.186 | 0.188 | 0.172 |
DFINT | 0.252 | 0.242 | 0.253 | 0.253 | 0.252 | 0.254 | 0.253 | 0.261 | |
ANSYS | DFEXT | 0.193 | 0.183 | 0.192 | 0.192 | 0.190 | 0.184 | 0.186 | 0.170 |
DFINT | 0.254 | 0.245 | 0.255 | 0.255 | 0.255 | 0.255 | 0.256 | 0.263 |