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    Dynamic analysis of a multi-Span bridge subjected to a moving vehicle using moving node technique

    , Article 7th European Conference on Structural Dynamics, EURODYN 2008, 7 July 2008 through 9 July 2008 ; 2008 ; 9780854328826 (ISBN) Ghafoori, E ; Souri, J ; Sharif University of Technology
    University of Southampton, Institute of Sound Vibration and Research  2008
    Abstract
    In this paper dynamic analysis of multi-span bridges subjected to a moving vehicle is investigated. Finite element method is used to model the problem, and the Newmark technique is used for direct integration of the governing equations. In this regard, the moving node technique is applied to represent the dynamic responses of the multi-span bridge, and the vehicle is idealized as a sprung-mass system. Results indicate that the maximum vertical deflection of the multi-span bridge occurs at the span under the vehicle. It was found that the mid-span vertical deflection of spans for dynamic and static loading are not the same, and the position of the vehicle for maximum deflection for dynamic...