FINITE ELEMENT–BASED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF AN RCC BOX CULVERT UNDER COMPLEX LOADING CONDITIONS USING STAAD.PRO

Abstract

Box culverts are widely used in highway and railway embankments to facilitate safe cross
drainage of streams, canals, and storm water without obstructing natural flow. Due to their
rigid frame action, monolithic behavior, and economic advantages, reinforced cement
concrete (RCC) box culverts are commonly adopted for small to medium span crossings. This
project focuses on the structural analysis and design of a single-cell RCC box culvert using
STAAD.Pro software