Application of Finite Element Methods to Masonry Bridges

Steve Rhodes, Philip Icke, Paul Lyons

Last modified: 2019-02-28

Abstract


Across Europe, masonry bridges remain vital to the infrastructure networks and most are now more than 100 years old. Good management of these bridges requires a thorough understanding of the structural behaviour of each bridge. This paper explores the application of finite element methods to masonry bridges. Options for idealisation are outlined and recommended; considering issues of soil-structure interaction, material parameters and nonlinearity.

Keywords


Bridges; Brickwork & masonry; Stress analysis

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