acterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is subjected to

varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
 In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
 In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
 In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
 In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
 In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
 In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
 In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life oacterized by a fracture in a local area of a structure which is
subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge f a reinforced concrete structure
depends as much on the stress levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge acterized by a fracture in a local
area of a structure which is subjected to varying
cyclic loading. This loading can be caused by traffic, wind, ocean waves or
likewise.
The fatigue life of a reinforced concrete structure depends as much on the stress
levels
as on the stress range and the number of loading cycles and their importance is
related
to which material that is considered.
The purpose of this study is to compare the methods for fatigue assessment
available
in Eurocode. The aim is to see how the methods correspond to each other and how the
results are affected by different parameters. This is done by performing parametric
studies on reinforced concrete bridges and evaluating the results.
In Eurocode there are two alternative methods by which fatigue in reinforced
concrete can be calculated, the Cumulative Damage Method, and the ?-Coefficient
Method. Both methods consider the loading during the lifetime of a structure but in
different manners. The Cumulative Damage Method calculates a fatigue damage
factor which expresses the actual damage occurred in the structure in relation to
the
design fatigue life. The ?-Coefficient Method simply checks if the structure
fulfils the
demands for a given service life.
In order to use the two methods a large amount of input data is needed such as the
bridge geometry, material properties and the loading on the bridge. The loading
includes both permanent loads, long term parts of variable loads and short term
traffic
loads inducing fatigue.
Parametric studies mainly regarding the bridge