Diaphragm Splicing Deviation in Steel Bridge Deck: Effect on Fatigue Performance and Its Preventive Measures

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 04021008
Author(s):  
Yue Yao ◽  
Bohai Ji ◽  
Yefei Li ◽  
Zhongqiu Fu ◽  
Zhuangzhuang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Bridge Deck ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Fatigue Performance ◽  
Steel Bridge

scholarly journals Fatigue Performance of Different Rib-To-Deck Connections Using Traction Structural Stress Method

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1239
Author(s):  
Haibo Yang ◽  
Ping Wang ◽  
Hongliang Qian ◽  
Pingsha Dong
Keyword(s):  
Bridge Deck ◽  
Weld Seam ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Fatigue Behavior ◽  
Fatigue Performance ◽  
Steel Bridge ◽  
Structural Stress ◽  
Weld Toe ◽  
Weld Root ◽  
And Shifts

The fatigue performance of an orthotropic steel bridge deck is significantly influenced by the type of the rib-to-deck connection considering the crossbeam. Fatigue fracture of the weld seam at the rib-to-deck connection has been a serious problem in such decks. In this paper, numerical models are developed for the orthotropic steel bridge decks and are analyzed for the fatigue behavior. The traction structural stress method is proven to be more accurate and effective in predicting the fatigue life. Fatigue behavior of three typical rib-to-deck connections are obtained by using traction structural stress method and by considering the effect of crossbeams. Compared to the bridge deck with weld seam of a large root, the fatigue performance of the deck with single-sided weld seam is much better with lower equivalent structural stress. The results indicate that the weld seam size should be strictly controlled for better fatigue resistance. The fatigue performance of the bridge deck with double-sided seam is significantly better than that of the bridge deck with single-sided weld seam. An increase in the thickness of the inner weld seam in the rib-to-deck connection optimizes the distribution of the equivalent structural stress and shifts the fatigue failure location from the weld root of the outer weld seam to the weld toe of the inner weld seam thus demonstrating the effect of the crossbeam. The trends of equivalent structural stress with geometric parameters of the weld seam in the rib-to-deck connection are obtained in this study. The fatigue behavior of the components and the equivalent structural stress are significantly influenced by the bridge deck thickness.

scholarly journals Study on simulation mechanics and fatigue performance of steel bridge deck rigid flexible composite pavement

2021 ◽  
Vol 272 ◽  
pp. 02025
Author(s):  
Yinshan Li ◽  
Linlin Liu ◽  
Tianyu Li ◽  
Ruyong Guo ◽  
Chunying Wu
Keyword(s):  
Bridge Deck ◽  
Asphalt Pavement ◽  
Fatigue Performance ◽  
Steel Bridge ◽  
River Sand ◽  
Box Girder ◽  
Surface Composite ◽  
Steel Box Girder ◽  
Sea Sand ◽  
Pavement Structure

Aiming at the fatigue cracking of steel bridge deck pavement and the shortage of river sand resources, a sea sand RPC pavement scheme was proposed. Taking Quanhe steel box girder bridge as the research background, the simulation model was established by using ANSYS finite element software, and the mechanical simulation analysis of the steel bridge deck sea sand RPC-asphalt pavement composite structure was carried out to determine the most unfavorable load position. A three-point fatigue test was carried out to study the fatigue performance of the structure specimen, and a comparative analysis was made with the river sand RPCasphalt surface composite pavement structure. The results show that the maximum tensile stress and strain of RPC-asphalt pavement appear in the upper middle span of U-shaped stiffener of steel box girder, which are 0.5241MPa and 98.2με, respectively, and the surface of the pavement in this area is prone to crack. The RPC-asphalt surface composite pavement structure has not been damaged after 2 million times of fatigue tests, and has not been damaged after 1 million times of fatigue loading after secondary loading, which indicates that it has better fatigue performance.

scholarly journals Shear Fatigue Performance of Epoxy Resin Waterproof Adhesive Layer on Steel Bridge Deck Pavement

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Xu ◽  
Xinpeng Lv ◽  
Chunfeng Ma ◽  
Fengming Liang ◽  
Jiafei Qi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Bridge Deck ◽  
Adhesive Layer ◽  
Fatigue Performance ◽  
Steel Bridge ◽  
Shear Fatigue ◽  
Interlaminar Shear ◽  
Bridge Deck Pavement

In this study, the effects of temperature, shear stress, and coating quantity of waterproof adhesive layer on the shear fatigue performance of a steel bridge deck pavement were investigated. Direct shear fatigue tests of a pavement comprising an epoxy resin waterproof adhesive layer with stone matrix asphalt were conducted at different temperatures, stress levels, and coating quantities. The results show that temperature and stress have significant effects on the shear fatigue life. With increasing temperature and stress, the shear fatigue life of the waterproof adhesive layer decreased gradually. Therefore, for steel bridge deck pavements under high temperatures and heavy loads, the use of asphalt waterproof adhesive layers or pavement layers should be evaluated carefully while limiting the traffic of heavily loaded vehicles. Shear failure occurs at the waterproof adhesive layer–pavement interface and not at the steel–waterproof adhesive layer interface. The shear strength of the epoxy resin waterproof adhesive layer is mainly provided by the bond strength between the waterproof adhesive and pavement mixture as well as the interlocking force between the cured epoxy resin and the bottom interface of uneven pavement mixture. The shear strength increases with the coating quantity of the waterproof adhesive layer; however, after reaching the maximum value, the shear strength becomes stable. In contrast, the interlaminar shear fatigue life increases continuously with the coating quantity of the waterproof adhesive layer. Appropriately increasing the coating quantity is beneficial for improving the resistance of the waterproof adhesive layer to interlaminar shear fatigue failure.

Developing cold-mixed epoxy resin-based ultra-thin antiskid surface layer for steel bridge deck pavement

2021 ◽  
Vol 291 ◽  
pp. 123366
Author(s):  
Yang Liu ◽  
Zhendong Qian ◽  
Xijun Shi ◽  
Yuheng Zhang ◽  
Haisheng Ren
Keyword(s):  
Surface Layer ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Bridge Deck ◽  
Steel Bridge ◽  
Bridge Deck Pavement

scholarly journals A Comprehensive Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Approach Developed for Steel Bridge Deck Pavement Schemes

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 565
Author(s):  
Changbo Liu ◽  
Zhendong Qian ◽  
Yang Liao ◽  
Haisheng Ren
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Life Cycle Cost ◽  
Bridge Deck ◽  
Analysis Approach ◽  
Steel Bridge ◽  
User Cost ◽  
Construction Quality ◽  
Concrete System ◽  
Traffic Conditions ◽  
Bridge Deck Pavement

This study aims to evaluate the economy of a steel bridge deck pavement scheme (SBDPS) using a comprehensive life-cycle cost (LCC) analysis approach. The SBDPS are divided into the “epoxy asphalt concrete system”(EA system) and“ Gussasphalt concrete system”(GA system) according to the difference in the material in the lower layer of the SBDPS. A targeted LCC checklist, including manager cost and user cost was proposed, and a Markov-based approach was applied to establish a life-cycle performance model with clear probability characteristics for SBDPS. Representative traffic conditions were designed using a uniform design method, and the LCC of SBDPS under representative traffic conditions and different credibility (construction quality as a random factor) was compared. The reliability of the LCC analysis approach was verified based on the uncertainty analysis method. Based on an expert-scoring approach, a user cost weight was obtained to ensure it is considered reasonably in the LCC analysis. Compared with the cumulative traffic volume, the cumulative equivalent single axle loads (CESAL) have a closer relationship with the LCC. The GA system has better LCC when the CESAL is less, while the EA system is just the opposite. The breaking point of CESAL for the LCC of the EA system and the GA system is 15 million times. The LCC analysis of SBDPS should consider the influence of random factors such as construction quality. The comprehensive LCC analysis approach in this paper can provide suggestions for bridge-management departments to make a reasonable selection on SBDPS.

Fatigue performance of UHPC bridge deck system with field-cast dovetail joint

2021 ◽  
Vol 237 ◽  
pp. 112108
Author(s):  
Kaiwei Lu ◽  
Qizhi Xu ◽  
Wenchao Li ◽  
Ye Hu ◽  
Jingquan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bridge Deck ◽  
Fatigue Performance
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