Safety assessment of existing rigid-frame arch bridges using fuzzy theory based analytic multivariate and hierarchy approach

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai-zhong Xie ◽  
Shi-sheng Yang ◽  
Li-lin Wei
Keyword(s):  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Fuzzy Theory ◽  
Rigid Frame ◽  
Arch Bridges

Study of Reinforcing Mechanism of Rigid-Frame Arch Bridge Based on Static and Dynamic Analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 219-220 ◽  
pp. 458-462
Author(s):  
Ze Ying Yang ◽  
Xi Bin Zhang ◽  
Jian Bo Qu
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Reinforcement Scheme ◽  
Arch Bridge ◽  
3 Dimensional ◽  
Static And Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Rigid Frame ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Arch Bridges ◽  
The Relationship

According to Dawenkou bridge, a seriously deteriorated rigid-frame arch bridge, typical deteriorations of rigid-frame arch bridges were summarized. Based on 3-dimensional finite element model of a rigid-frame arch bridge, the relationship between dynamic properties and deteriorations of the structure, especially the influence of lateral tie system on the dynamic properties of the structure was analyzed. The results show that, damages of lateral tie system in operation induced premature appearance of lateral vibration directly; however, the large curvature torsion of deck obviously should take the mainly responsibility of damages of lateral tie system. According to the above analysis, the corresponding reinforcement scheme and specific measures were proposed.

Safety Assessment and Strengthening for Long Span Double-Curved Arch Bridge with Design Drawing Lost

2014 ◽  
Vol 501-504 ◽  
pp. 1301-1304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Li
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Work Condition ◽  
West China ◽  
Arch Bridge ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Arch Bridges ◽  
Design Proposal ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
Design Drawing

There are many old damaged double-curved arch bridges with design drawing lost serviced for more than 40 years are still used in West China. Based on the repair and improving the carrying capacity work of a damaged badly double-curved arch bridge whose design drawing is lost with main span of 41.0m constructed in 1962 in Sichuan province of China, health inspecting and safety assessment for this type bridge using non-destructive methods is studied. Then the strengthening design of filling concrete and enlarging the section method is proposed. High performance self-dense slight-expansion concrete and embedded bar techniques are applied in strengthening construction. After the strengthening work completed, the arch bridge is still in very good work condition experienced two devastating disasters of the 2008 Sichuan Wenchuan and the 2013 Sichuan Lushan earthquake, with the distance of bridge site to epicenter less than 100km, which proved the safety assessment and the strengthening design proposal are effective and feasible.

Arch-to-beam rigidity analysis for V-shaped rigid frame composite arch bridges

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 405-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongye Gou ◽  
Qianhui Pu ◽  
Yang Zhou ◽  
Yu Hong
Keyword(s):  
Rigid Frame ◽  
Rigidity Analysis ◽  
Arch Bridges

Method of Damage Evaluation of Long-Span Arch Bridge Subjected to Blast Loading

2012 ◽  
Vol 178-181 ◽  
pp. 2405-2411
Author(s):  
Li He ◽  
Yong Jiu Qian
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Fuzzy Theory ◽  
Highway Bridges ◽  
Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Technical Condition ◽  
Damage Evaluation ◽  
Arch Bridge ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Arch Bridges

A variety of conventional weapons equipped with explosive are used to destroy the significant long-span arch bridge. Because of the special function of the weapons and the complexity of the arch bridge, the damage results with the features of uncertainty and fuzzy are assessed with fuzzy theory. Combined with the standards for technical condition evaluation of highway bridges and wartime specific requirements, the fuzzy mathematical model based on the fuzzy mathematics theory and method is established to judgment comprehensively the arch technical condition. The hirarchy fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method is applied to determine the technical state grade of the damaged arch bridge. The method of damage evaluation provides the effective reference for the emergency repairmen of the arch bridges.

Ultimate Bearing Capacity Analysis of Long-Span Continuous Stone Arch Bridge

2011 ◽  
Vol 71-78 ◽  
pp. 3800-3805
Author(s):  
Da Lin Hu ◽  
Kai Jiang ◽  
Qi Xin Sun ◽  
Lin Han
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Ultimate Bearing Capacity ◽  
Failure Characteristics ◽  
Arch Bridge ◽  
The Past ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Arch Bridges ◽  
Mechanical Performances ◽  
Main Arch

In the past 50 years, many long-span continuous stone arch bridges have been built in China. Analysis of mechanical performances and load capacities of long-span continuous stone arch bridges has important significances for the safety assessment of the similar bridges. 3D elastoplastic finite element method is employed to analyze ultimate bearing capacity of a three-span arch bridge with sandstone masonry in this paper. The characteristics of structural geometric and material nonlinearities and cracking and crushing of the masonry are taken into account. Compared with single-span arch bridge, both the coaction of spandrel structure and main arch and the influence of loading arrangements on ultimate bearing capacity is analyzed. The failure characteristics of the structure under the ultimate load are also introduced. The analysis results and conclusions can be referenced for the safety assessment of similar bridges.

scholarly journals Mechanical System Evolution and Reasonable Structural Design Parameters of Long-Span Deck-Type Beam-Arch Composite Rigid Frame Bridge

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 885-893
Author(s):  
Yanchao Ding ◽  
Zhongfu Xiang ◽  
Yayong Li ◽  
Xuesong Zhang ◽  
Yin Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical System ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Composite System ◽  
Main Beam ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
System Evolution ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Rigid Frame ◽  
Bridge Model ◽  
Arch Bridges

Long-span deck-type beam-arch composite rigid frame (BACRF) bridge fully integrates the merits of arch bridges and beam bridges, and overcomes the cracking and deflection problems of continuous rigid frame bridges. As a perfect combination of beam bridges and arch bridges, the long-span deck-type BACRF bridge boasts a light structure, a strong bearing capacity, and a powerful spanning capability. From the perspective of mechanical system evolution, this paper theoretically analyzes the structural mechanics of the beam-arch composite system, establishes a half-bridge model for BACRF bridge, and derives the expressions of the internal force and displacement of the beam-arch composite system. Next, finite-element analysis was conducted to analyze how the variation of a single parameter, e.g., rise-span ratio, open web ratio, and side-to-middle span ratio, affects midspan displacement, arch-beam junction displacement, main beam bending moment, and main arch axial force. Finally, the calculation formula for deflection-span ratio of BACRF bridge was proposed based on the maximum hyperplane method. The research results provide a reference for the structural design of similar bridges.

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