The Ultimate Bearing Capacity analysis of masonry arch bridges
To accurately evaluate the ultimate bearing capacity of masonry arch structures, considering the friction and bonding relationships between different components, a finite element model was established in this study with cohesive zero-thickness elements. The model was analysed using explicit dynamic...
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| description | To accurately evaluate the ultimate bearing capacity of masonry arch structures, considering the friction and bonding relationships between different components, a finite element model was established in this study with cohesive zero-thickness elements. The model was analysed using explicit dynamic simulations and verified through a case study. The results indicate that the thickness of the arch backfill and ring has a quadratic positive correlation with the ultimate bearing capacity of the structure, whereas the rise-span ratio has a cubic relationship. In particular, there is an optimal rise-span ratio (f/l = 1/3.909) to increase the bearing capacity of the structure under the same conditions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f452eb2e249e4d04ad746fc6000e1b3d2025-08-20T02:59:49ZengCroatian Association of Civil EngineersGrađevinar0350-24651333-90952022-12-017411.95796610.14256/JCE.3479.2022The Ultimate Bearing Capacity analysis of masonry arch bridgesKefan ChenYuan LiQixiang HuiBin ZhouKang WangTo accurately evaluate the ultimate bearing capacity of masonry arch structures, considering the friction and bonding relationships between different components, a finite element model was established in this study with cohesive zero-thickness elements. The model was analysed using explicit dynamic simulations and verified through a case study. The results indicate that the thickness of the arch backfill and ring has a quadratic positive correlation with the ultimate bearing capacity of the structure, whereas the rise-span ratio has a cubic relationship. In particular, there is an optimal rise-span ratio (f/l = 1/3.909) to increase the bearing capacity of the structure under the same conditions.https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.3479.2022masonry arch structures, ultimate bearing capacity, finite element method, cohesive finite element, explicit dynamic analysis |
| spellingShingle | Kefan Chen Yuan Li Qixiang Hui Bin Zhou Kang Wang The Ultimate Bearing Capacity analysis of masonry arch bridges Građevinar masonry arch structures, ultimate bearing capacity, finite element method, cohesive finite element, explicit dynamic analysis |
| title | The Ultimate Bearing Capacity analysis of masonry arch bridges |
| title_full | The Ultimate Bearing Capacity analysis of masonry arch bridges |
| title_fullStr | The Ultimate Bearing Capacity analysis of masonry arch bridges |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Ultimate Bearing Capacity analysis of masonry arch bridges |
| title_short | The Ultimate Bearing Capacity analysis of masonry arch bridges |
| title_sort | ultimate bearing capacity analysis of masonry arch bridges |
| topic | masonry arch structures, ultimate bearing capacity, finite element method, cohesive finite element, explicit dynamic analysis |
| url | https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.3479.2022 |
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