An arch bridge consists of an arch that either supports the bridge from below or holds the bridge from above. Arch bridges are used to span long distances.
SE 200.03, in combination with other accessories of the MEC Line, enables the smart, digitally supported experimental setup of an arch bridge. The experiment includes an arch bridge with a supporting arch underneath the roadway. Supports, loads and distance measurement are available as smart accessories. The experimental arrangement is set up in the SE 200 mounting frame. The stainless steel mounting frame provides direct and wireless data transmission and power supply for the smart components. The click system ensures that the components easily snap into place.
The arch shape is parabolic. The supports from the roadway to the arch can be removed. A load can be placed at each of eleven positions on the roadway. It is also possible to investigate a moving load. Line loads can be generated by combining several load elements. Alternatively, the line load from the optional accessories can be used. The roadway is flexible. A bridge bearing can be used as a fixed or floating bearing.
In experiments, the forces on the supports and the displacement on the floating bearing or the supports are recorded using a distance measurement device. They are displayed as a measured value directly on the smart components and in the GUNT software. The exact position of the loads on the roadway is recorded using a binary code (Gray code). The GUNT software identifies the position and location of the applied loads and reacts dynamically to changes. The arch forces and the angle at the supports are calculated. The measured values are analysed in real time.
All components are clearly laid out and well protected in a storage system.
