Numerical strategies for modelling masonry arch bridges strengthened with PBO-FRCM composites

Numerical strategies for modelling masonry arch bridges strengthened with PBO-FRCM composites

Enrico Compagnone, Salvatore Gazzo, Leopoldo Greco, Massimo Cuomo, Loredana Contrafatto

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Abstract. The work reports some numerical tests concerning the use of the Embedded Truss elements implemented in the Midas FEA NX software in modeling a specific FRCM reinforcement system for masonry structures. The efficacy of the finite element is demonstrated through the comparison of the numerical results with experimental results obtained by other authors relating both to the mechanical characterization of the FRCM system materials and to the response of masonry arch models. The Embedded Truss element appears to be promising for application to real large structures, such as masonry arch bridges of large span or multi-span masonry bridges.

Keywords
Masonry Arch Bridge, FRCM, PBO

Published online 3/17/2022, 6 pages
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Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA

Citation: Enrico Compagnone, Salvatore Gazzo, Leopoldo Greco, Massimo Cuomo, Loredana Contrafatto, Numerical strategies for modelling masonry arch bridges strengthened with PBO-FRCM composites, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 26, pp 337-342, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644902431-55

The article was published as article 55 of the book Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

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