Abstract: This paper presents finite element analyses and modeling techniques of I‐girder highway bridges. A wheel load distribution formula is developed using the results of finite element analysis, which can be used to calculate ...

Abstract: This paper presents the finite-element results of a study of the effect of continuity on wheel load distribution factors for 78 bridges. Typical two-equal-span, two-lane, straight, composite steel girder bridges were ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of a parametric study that investigated the effect of multilanes and continuity on wheel load distribution in steel girder bridges. Typical one- and two-span, two-, three-, and four-lane, ...

Abstract: This paper compares the performance of four finite-element modeling techniques reported in the literature used in evaluating the wheel load distribution factors of steel girder bridges. A typical one-span, simply supported, ...

Abstract: The conventional analysis and design of highway bridges ignore the contribution of sidewalks and/or railings in a bridge deck when calculating the flexural strength of superstructures. The presence of sidewalks and railings ...