| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 854238 | Procedia Engineering | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
A series of 3D Finite Element simulations was performed to investigate the effect of different factors influencing the distortions undergone by a plastic culvert tube while subject to external loading from a heavy truck. The applied simulation model was verified by full-scale loading tests carried out on a number of actual culvert installation sites. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that both installation depth and quality of the material surrounding the culvert have a dominant effect on culvert distortions while the effects of material quality above the culvert and the type of tyre configuration transmitting the wheel load are much less pronounced.
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Authors
Pauli Kolisoja, Antti Kalliainen,