Parametric Studies on Composite Bridges: Bending Moment Analysis

The research is about parametric studies on composite bridge and integral composite bridge that are designed by using Eurocodes. Besides, the research will also show the comparison between BS and Eurocodes by using composite bridge as example. In Malaysia today, most engineering firms are still using British Standards as their code of practice whereas worldwide firm may have shifted to Eurocodes. On the other hand, bridges in Malaysia are mostly purely composite types which needed much maintenance cost if compared to integral composite bridge. The research will show all the methods used to design both types of bridges with two different codes. Specific graphs, diagrams and flow charts are used to help readers get better understanding when reading through. Design calculation is done by using manual calculation, working example and also spreadsheet. For software modeling, CSI Bridge 2014 and Oasys GSA have been used. These software helps on designing of composite bridges on Eurocodes which were used for comparison. Results of the research show the live loading of Eurocodes bridge design is lesser than the British Standard bridge design. Results also show that with different parameters used on the bridge, different value of stresses will acting on the bridge structures. Future recommendations have also been show in the later part of this report.