A Computer Program to Analyze Beam-Columns Under Movable Loads

Details

• Alternative Title:
  Development of Methods for Computer Simulation of Beam-Columns and Grid-Beam and Slab Systems Project title from cover
• Creators:
  Matlock, Hudson ; Taylor, Thomas P.
• Corporate Creators:
  University of Texas at Austin. Center for Highway Research
• Corporate Contributors:
  Texas Highway Department ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Bureau of Public Roads
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Beams
  • Bending moments
  • Columns
  • Computer programs
  • Deflection
  • Motion
  • Moving industry
  • Settlement (Structures)
  • Shear strength
  • Simulation
  More +
• Publication/ Report Number:
  56-4 ; 3-5-63-56
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States ; Texas
• Corporate Publisher:
  University of Texas at Austin. Center for Highway Research
• Abstract:
  A computer program, BMCOL 43, is presented which can efficiently analyze a beam-column subjected to movable static loads. The program is built around the computer simulation of a beam-column subjected to stationary loads which is described in Ref 1. The methods used in the program are such that a beam-column can be analyzed for any pattern of transverse loads that move across the member. These load patterns may be any diverse system of loadings such as a highway truck, a series of trucks, or possibly a train on a railroad structure. In addition, the effects of fixed loads can be included in the analysis. Furthermore, the effects of various changes in the support history (such as settlement of a support) can be studied. The results of an analysis may include (1) solutions for the member under fixed loads, (2) influence diagrams for movable-load patterns, and (3) envelopes of maximum values of deflection, bending moment, shear, and support reaction that occur due to the loading and support history.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80907/dot_80907_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 4.35 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:5079e97344eeb2229cea69c9e5cd21a6f7bd3594d3f0ff5d7ae5029935716db874586ffc354fb69bde19dba66dae82e723864a5ad49a700a9c9c91c8039b6ad9