Journal of Guangdong University of Technology ›› 2014, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (1): 101-106.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1007-7162.2014.01.020

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Strength Analysis of TSCB Pedestrian Bridges Based on Tsai-Wu Failure Criteria

Lu Zhi-qiang1, Li De-yuan1, Luca Diviani2   

  1. 1.School of Electromechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China;
    2. Department of Technology Innovation, University of Applied Science in Southern Switzerland, Lugano CH-6000, Switzerland
  • Received:2012-12-28 Online:2014-03-29 Published:2014-03-29

Abstract: The rapid development of FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) technology makes it possible to build new pedestrian bridges for public and industrial use. Pedestrian bridges constructed with FRP have the advantages of rapid installation, light weight, corrosion resistance and convenient maintenance. Strength and deflection simulations were studied by using finite element software ANSYS, based on the Swiss FRP structural TSCB pedestrian bridge. The Tsai-Wu failure criteria was used to determine the failure damage of the FRP composite material. The vertical largest deflection was simulated and studied under maximum pedestrian load. The strength and deformation analysis provides safety reference for the design of TSCB pedestrian bridges.

Key words: fiber reinforced polymer(FRP); pedestrian bridge; sandwich structure; Tsai-Wu failure criteria; strength analysis; maximum deflection; FEA simulation

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