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In bridge architecture, the arch mechanism of arch bridges and the mechanism of suspension bridges and cable-stayed bridges use beam-column member (which are molded from many thin plates) as a structural base material. The axle and bending integrity of these materials are regulated by the Ministry of Transportation and Communication under the Transportation and Bridge Architecture Regulations, yet they didn’t provide a way to calculate the integrity of the materials to meet their standards.
This research tested the axle strength, bending integrity, and the integrity of both combined using the finite element method. Starting with the design and development of longitudinal stiffened strip and the design and development of diaphragm’ Box column , and then testing both with the program sap2000. The data collected was then further calculated, compared, and analyzed.
The results of the research displayed that the data from regulations surpassed those using the finite element method. But if effective measures are taken in the cross-section outside , then the buckling strength with increase greatly.
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