CALCULATION OF CULVERTS UNDER ROAD EMBANKMENTS USING THE SEMI-ANALYTICAL FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

Abstract

The article discusses the methodology for calculating corrugated metal structures used as culverts based on the semi-analytical finite element method. The calculation is carried out according to a non-deformable scheme using the load dependences obtained on the basis of the structural mechanics of bulk solids. Significant differences in the nature of the stress-strain state of corrugated structures in comparison with smooth shells is revealed.