Abstract: Mechanical loads are sometimes used to bend steel beams for curving . For this purpose, concentrated forces are applied to deform the beam a bout its weak axis. This paper der ives equations to define the load versus residual deformation response for overhanging steel beams. Idealization of the circular curve based on the deformed shape is also presented. The process is verified by a numerical example.

• Publication Date: 03-Sep-2017
• DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-132-0-40
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Abstract: The development of a society is closely related to the quantity and quality of its infrastructures. Investment in infrastructures such as transport, energy, telecommunications are vital to the development of a country. It is estimated that global demand for mobility and transport infrastructure for 2050 will be raised by 60% compared to 2010 data [1] . This means a very significant increase in the number of kilometers of roads and railways to build in the coming years. The report “ Green House Gases EU Tran sport Emissions: Routes to 2050 ” [2] indicated that 28% of total emissions associated with rail transport are due to infrastructure. Nearly half of these emissions are caused during the infrastructure construction process. Most of these emissions are mainl y due to material production , transport and earthmoving. The construction of sustainable transport infrastructures is a growing priority in the policies of many countries around the world, including aspects such as social, envir

• Publication Date: 03-Sep-2017
• DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-132-0-41
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