Abstract:In order to establish the theoretical basis for setting up the crossbeam of steel box grid-beam bridge, a method to determine the crossbeam setting by the transverse distribution coefficient of target load is proposed. Firstly, the dimensionless expression of flexural and torsional grid stiffness is derived. Then, the relationship curves between load transverse distribution coefficient and bending torsional grid stiffness are drawn by the calculation. And the grid stiffness conversion coefficient for multiple crossbeams are calculated. Finally, the required number of crossbeams and bending stiffness of crossbeams are back calculated by the selected target load transverse distribution coefficient. The proposed method is used to optimize the number and height of crossbeams by the example of the standard box steel-concrete composite beam bridges issued by the Ministry of Communications. The research result shows that there is a one-to-one correspondence between the load transverse distribution coefficient and the grid stiffness. The box girder is beneficial for load transverse distribution and the collaborative working ability is better than I-shaped girder. 3~5 crossbeams are only set up for the simple-supported box steel-concrete composite grid-beam bridge. The smaller the span, the more crossbeams are required.