Experimental Investigation on Cross-frames in Steel Girder Bridges
Required Availability
Spring 2017Course Credit?
NoPaid Position?
Yes - $10Preferred Majors
Civil EngineeringFaculty
Wei SongDescription
Steel girder bridges is an important bridge type in our transportation system, and widely used in the crowded urban areas. They can accommodate tight geometric requirements and satisfy the right-of-way restrictions. In many cases, skewed horizontally curved steel girder bridges are considered as one of the most economical options in congested urban areas. However, the challenge in applying this type of bridges is the associated complex 3D behavior of curved steel girders along with its cross-frames. To better understand and model this behavior, the cross-frames need to be experimentally investigated first. This project invites students who are interested in large-scale experimental investigation on civil engineering structures to be part of the investigation team. The students should be equipped with knowledge about structural analysis and preferably steel structural design, and good with hands-on skills. There may be 1-2 openings with this project. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Wei Song from civil engineering.