Pinned connection is one of the most popular load transfer structures in structural engineering. Accurate analysis of the contact stress between components of the pin connection and study concerning the effect induced by various parameters on the magnitude and distribution of contact stress are very important to better design and application of pinned connections. The Dongping Bridge in Foshan was chosen as a case study, after validation of the contact parameters of finite element model, the contact stress in pinned connection of Dongping Bridge in support dismantling condition was computed. T...
