Dynamic analysis of Calatrava's la Devesa footbridge

This thesis attempts to describe the static and dynamic behaviors of the leaning arch bridge system. In doing so, the finite element method is employed intensively through the use of ADINA. The FEM model is an attempted reproduction of Calatrava's la Devesa footbridge. While Calatrava has developed the form through several projects, this particular bridge is a relatively clean example of the leaning arch system. The model is subjected to a variety of static and dynamic load cases. These include vertical and horizontal loads. The FEM results provide evidence reinforcing the structural theory behind the leaning arch system and exposing unforeseen behaviors.

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

1999

Author dc:creator

• Greenwold, David Joshua, 1974-

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• J.J. Connor.

• Civil and Environmental Engineering

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• M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission.

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• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

Language dc:language.iso

eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/9711

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oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/9711