Strength Analysis of a Metal Bridge for the Modular Fast Bridge Launching Vehicle Using the Finite Element Method
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The Modular Fast Bridge (MFB) is military equipment used for tactical support missions,
enabling the transport of vehicles, equipment, or personnel across canals or disrupted routes. Additionally, it is utilized in disaster relief operations to assist civilians when transportation routes are cut off. This study presents a strength analysis of a steel bridge capable using the Finite Element Method (FEM). The analysis focuses on evaluating the stress and strain of the bridge structure. Furthermore, the strength of steel bridge was tested by placing 60-ton load on the middle of the bridge and the tested results were used to compare against the results obtained from FEM. The results from the calculations and experiments showed that both were in good agreement, and the maximum stress occurred at the midpoint of the bridge, where the two bridge sections are connected.
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