Finite element structural analysis of the Arturo Sandez bridge collapse in Giron, Ecuador
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https://doi.org/10.20868/abe.2023.3.5202Keywords:
Colapso progresivo, Modelo numérico, socavación, estribo, comportamiento tenso-deformacional, MIDAS Civil, Progressive collapse, Numerical model, scour, abutment, stress-strain behaviourAbstract
Foundation scour can cause structural failure with serious consequences. The scour process has a progressive character and, depending on the conditions under which it develops, the effects of this process can be controlled in a timely manner to avoid the collapse of structures. This paper presents the results of the numerical modelling of the collapse of the Arturo Sandez bridge in Girón, Ecuador. The analysis was performed in a solid finite element model in the Midas Civil software. The study of the stress-strain state of the bridge was carried out at different stages of scour and the results obtained show that, if damage to a structure is detected during a physical assessment, it is necessary to carry out a numerical evaluation of its stress-strain state. This action will allow the stress-strain state of the structure to be predicted and corrective measures to be taken in a technical and timely manner to prevent collapse. This study shows that the scour initially detected almost one year before the collapse constituted 5.86% of the foundation area, the onset of failure of the left abutment occurred when the scour area reached 25.48%, and the irreversible failure of the structure occurred when the scour reached an area of 39.41%. The above results demonstrate that numerical modelling was able to prevent the collapse of the bridge and allow the necessary mitigation measures to be implemented.
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