Numerical analysis and experimental validation for static loads of a composite bridge structure

In the present work the numerical analysis of an IPC pedestrian bridge and the corresponding experimental results are presented. The aim of this work is to provide the scheme of a numerical modeling procedure that will be applied in the future for the dimensioning of similar structures. In addition different types of elements were investigated as well as different sizes of mesh in order to conclude to a model that gives an exact solution taking into account the computational cost. The model is validated by using real test data extracted from the experimental analysis performed on a real prototype under static loading.