Non - linear finite - element analysis of punching capacities of steel – concrete bridge deck slabs

j1 Yu Zheng MEng, PhD Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, PR China j2 Des Robinson PhD, MRAeS Senior Lecturer, School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Queen’s University of Belfast, Belfast, UK j3 Su Taylor PhD, MICE Reader in Structural Engineering, School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK j4 David Cleland PhD, FICE, FIStructE Professor, Head of School and Professor of Civil Engineering, School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK