Composite Bridge acc. EN 1994-2

This tutorial will walk you through a basic composite bridge project. It will focus on the design checks for composite bridges based on EN 1994-2. In this example, the primary focus will be on the design of the main girders.

This tutorial does not discuss elements such as the transverse design of the slab, the pier, and the bridge bearings.

What will you learn

• Starting a new project
• Material definition
• Cross-section definition
• System generation
• Load definition
• Construction stages
• Linear analysis
• Evaluation of traffic loads using influence lines
• Design combinations and superpositioning
• Ultimate Limit State design checks
• Serviceability Limit State design checks (incl. control of cracking)
• Calculation of longitudinal shear forces for designing the shear connection
• Calculation of stress ranges for fatigue design checks

Happy Learning!