A parametric study including influence of changing timber footbridges geometry on action effects is performed. One custom and three characteristic footbridge shapes were chosen for evaluation. Initial chapters include mathematical algorithms and footbridge regulation requirements. Sofistik software package, used for analysis, is presented afterwards. Instead of graphical user interface, Teddy text editor was used in Sofistik software enabling us the parametric data input. Compared to graphical environment, it is more convenient for the presented studies. Influence observation is performed for internal forces, utilisation level of cross sections, reactions and displacements of structural elements. Study was carried out by changing of geometric parameters for different footbridge design studies. Analysis of curved timber beam footbridges indicated that change of height for beam vertex over support line has the greatest influence on lateral and longitudinal stiffness of footbridges. Higher values of vertex height are unsuitable when design of vertex is performed, required cross section dimensions are oversized because of low tensile strength perpendicular to grain for wood. Solution in this case could be the use of self tapping screws or glued in steel rods. Analysis of timber arch footbridges and through arch footbridges indicated that these types are stiffer than timber beam footbridges, consequently natural frequencies have higher average values. Furthermore, vertical displacements and required cross section dimentions are lesser compared to beam footbridges. Optimal arch height for both footbridge shapes was between the values of l/7.5 and l/5, where l is the span of footbridge. Nonetheless, stability assessment and dynamic response of structure must be performed in further analysis. Cable stayed footbridges analysis included multiple geometric parameters, but only arch height in horizontal plane was being modified. Optimal arch height lied between the values of l/7.5 and l/5, where minimal action effects and cross section dimensions are obtained.
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