Numerical Analysis of Bridge Girder with Composite Dowel Shear Connection

Abstract

A b s t r a c t The work presents a brief description of VFT-WIB® steel-concrete composite beams, examples of composite dowel shear connection shapes are presented. A steel-concrete bridge girder construction solution for the new shape of composite dowel shear connection was proposed. The geometric parameters of the steel section web cutting line are given. For the assumed cross-section dimensions, a numerical model of the girder was made. Numerical analysis was performed, the results of which were compared with the results of the analytical calculations. A program of actions aimed at further optimization of the model is presented.