scholarly journals Alternative Load Path Analysis for Assessing the Geometric Agreement of a Cable-Stayed Bridge with Steel Truss Girders

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Xiaobo Zheng ◽  
Gang Zhang ◽  
Yongfei Zhang ◽  
Leping Ren
Keyword(s):  
Computer Software ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Load Path ◽  
Brittle Damage ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Load Paths ◽  
Vehicle Loading ◽  
Bridge Collapse ◽  
Steel Truss ◽  
Collapse Behavior

The geometric agreement, commonly hailed as load-transferring paths withinbridge structures, is significantly crucial to the bridge structural mechanicalperformance, such as capacity, deformation, and collapse behavior. This paperpresents a methodology dependent on alternative load paths to investigate thecollapse behavior of a double-pylon cable-stayed bridge with steel truss girderssubjected to excess vehicle loading. The cable-stayed bridge with steel trussgirders is simplified using a series-parallel load-bearing system. This researchmanifests that the enforced vehicle loading can be transferred to alternativepaths of cable-stayed bridges in different load-structure scenarios. A 3-Dfinite element model is established utilizing computer software ANSYS to explorethe collapse path of cable-stayed bridge with steel truss girders, taking intoaccount chord failure, loss of cables together with corrosion in steel trussgirders. The results show that chord failures in the mid-portion of the mainspan result in brittle damage in truss girders or even sudden bridge collapse. Further,the loss of long cables leads to ductile damage with significant displacement.The corrosion in steel truss girders has a highly slight influence on the collapsebehavior of cable-stayed bridge. The proposed methodology can be reliably usedto assess and determine the vulnerability of cable-stayed bridge with steeltruss girders during their service lifetime, thus preventing structural collapsesin this type of bridge.

Structure Design of Car Overpass in the Urban Rail Construction

2014 ◽  
Vol 1006-1007 ◽  
pp. 38-41
Author(s):  
Lei Chen ◽  
Hong Sheng Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Steel Truss Bridge ◽  
Steel Truss ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Girder Bridge ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Truss Bridge

The car overpass can play a significant role in easing traffic pressure. So for maximum easing traffic pressure, two types of car overpass are put forward: steel trussed girder-bridge and steel trussed cable-stayed bridge. Then establish a three-dimensional finite element model of the steel truss bridge and cable-stayed bridge by ANSYS. According to stress analysis and comparison of the steel truss and steel truss cable-stayed, the cable-stayed structure can enhance structural rigidity and strength, and have little influence on traffic.

Structure-borne noise from long-span steel truss cable-stayed bridge under damping pad floating slab: Experimental and numerical analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 157 ◽  
pp. 106988 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Liang ◽  
XiaoZhen Li ◽  
Jing Zheng ◽  
KangNing Lei ◽  
Hongye Gou
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Steel Truss

Dynamic Characteristics of a Long-Span Cable-Stayed Bridge

2011 ◽  
Vol 480-481 ◽  
pp. 1496-1501
Author(s):  
Liu Hui
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Iteration Method ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Vibration Modes ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Subspace Iteration ◽  
Floating System

In order to study the dynamic characteristics of a super-long-span cable-stayed bridge which is semi-floating system, the spatial finite element model of this cable-stayed bridge was established in ANSYS based on the finite element theory.Modal solution was conducted using subspace iteration method, and natural frequencies and vibration modes were obtained.The dynamic characteristics of this super-long-span cable-stayed bridge were then analyzed.Results showed that the super-long-span cable-stayed bridge of semi-floating system has long basic cycle, low natural frequencies, dense modes and intercoupling vibration modes.

Load Path Transmission in Joining Elements

2021 ◽  
Vol 883 ◽  
pp. 73-80
Author(s):  
Christian Steinfelder ◽  
Sven Martin ◽  
Alexander Brosius ◽  
Thomas Tröster
Keyword(s):  
Path Analysis ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
3D Analysis ◽  
Tensile Shear ◽  
Load Path ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Transmission Path ◽  
Future Design ◽  
Load Transmission ◽  
Load Paths

The mechanical properties of joined structures are determined considerably by the chosen joining technology. With the aim of providing a method that enables a faster and more profound decision-making in the spatial distribution of joining points during product development, a new method for the load path analysis of joining points is presented. For an exemplary car body, the load type in the joining elements, i.e. pure tensile, shear and combined tensile-shear loads, is determined using finite element analysis (FEA). Based on the evaluated loads, the resulting load paths in selected joining points are analyzed using a 2D FE-model of a clinching point. State of the art methods for load path analysis are dependent on the selected coordinate system or the existing stress state. Thus, a general statement about the load transmission path is not possible at this time. Here, a novel method for the analysis of load paths is used, which is independent of the alignment of the analyzed geometry. The basic assumption of the new load path analysis method was confirmed by using a simple specimen with a square hole in different orientations. The results presented here show a possibility to display the load transmission path invariantly. In further steps, the method will be extended for 3D analysis and the investigation of more complex assemblies. The primary goal of this methodical approach is an even load distribution over the joining elements and the component. This will provide a basis for future design approaches aimed at reducing the number of joining elements in joined structures.

scholarly journals A Bayesian Belief Network method for bridge deterioration detection

2020 ◽  
pp. 1748006X2097922
Author(s):  
Matteo Vagnoli ◽  
Rasa Remenyte-Prescott ◽  
John Andrews
Keyword(s):  
Element Model ◽  
Bayesian Belief Network ◽  
Geographic Area ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Health State ◽  
Belief Network ◽  
Steel Truss Bridge ◽  
Steel Truss ◽  
Network Method ◽  
Truss Bridge

Bridges are one of the most important assets of transportation networks. A closure of a bridge can increase the vulnerability of the geographic area served by such networks, as it reduces the number of available routes. Condition monitoring and deterioration detection methods can be used to monitor the health state of a bridge and enable detection of early signs of deterioration. In this paper, a novel Bayesian Belief Network (BBN) methodology for bridge deterioration detection is proposed. A method to build a BBN structure and to define the Conditional Probability Tables (CPTs) is presented first. Then evidence of the bridge behaviour (such as bridge displacement or acceleration due to traffic) is used as an input to the BBN model, the probability of the health state of whole bridge and its elements is updated and the levels of deterioration are detected. The methodology is illustrated using a Finite Element Model (FEM) of a steel truss bridge, and for an in-field post-tensioned concrete bridge.

scholarly journals Automatic Management and Monitoring of Bridge Lifting: A Method of Changing Engineering in Real-Time

Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (23) ◽  
pp. 5293
Author(s):  
Fang ◽  
Chou ◽  
Hoang ◽  
Lee
Keyword(s):  
Global Climate ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Earthquake Resistance ◽  
Bridge Foundations ◽  
Construction Period ◽  
Bridge Model ◽  
Temporary Support ◽  
Lower Structure ◽  
Bridge Foundation

In recent years, owing to the increase of extreme climate events due to global climate change, the foundational erosion of old bridges has become increasingly serious. When typhoons have approached, bridge foundations have been broken due to the insufficient bearing capacity of the bridge column. The bridge bottoming method involves rebuilding the lower structure while keeping the bridge surface open, and transferring the load of the bridge temporarily to the temporary support frame to remove the bridge base or damaged part with insufficient strength. This is followed by replacing the removed bridge base with a new bridge foundation that meets the requirements of flood and earthquake resistance. Meanwhile, monitoring plans should be coordinated during construction using the bottoming method to ensure the safety of the bridge. In the case of this study, the No. 3 line Wuxi Bridge had a maximum bridge age of 40 years, where the maximum exposed length of the foundation was up to 7.5 m, resulting in insufficient flood and earthquake resistance. Consequently, a reconstruction plan was carried out on this bridge. This study took the reconstruction of Wuxi Bridge as the object and established a finite element model using the SAP 2000 computer software based on the secondary reconstruction design of the Wuxi Bridge. The domestic bridge design specification was used as the basis for the static and dynamic analyses of the Wuxi Bridge model. As a result of the analysis, the management value of the monitoring instrument during construction was determined. The calculated management values were compared with the monitoring data during the construction period to determine the rationality of the management values and to explore changes in the behavior of the old bridges and temporary support bridges.

scholarly journals Layout Optimization of Rail Expansion Joint on Long-Span Cable-Stayed Bridge for High-Speed Railway

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Xiaopei Cai ◽  
Wanli Liu ◽  
Kaize Xie ◽  
Wenjun Zhu ◽  
Xiyuan Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Longitudinal Force ◽  
Main Beam ◽  
Expansion Joint ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Small Resistance ◽  
Set Up

Continuous welded rail (CWR) has been widely applied to the Chinese high-speed railways. It is interesting to reduce the effect of rail longitudinal force on the long-span cable-stayed bridges. Taking the pile-soil interaction into account, the finite element model of CWR on the long-span cable-stayed bridge is established based on the bridge-track interaction theory. The rail longitudinal force can be reduced and the track stability can be improved significantly by installing Rail Expansion Joint (REJ). The layout scheme of REJ plays a controlling role on designing CWR on bridges. Results show that the unidirectional REJ should be laid on both ends of the long-span cable-stayed bridge. Switch rails of REJ are set up on the main beam, stock rails are laid on the simply supported beams and crossing over beam joints, and several-meter long small resistance fasteners need to be laid on the sides of stock rails to reduce the fixed pier longitudinal force near the main beam. The range of REJ laid on cable-stayed bridge is mainly determined by temperature, rail breaking, and seismic condition; the bending and braking loads have little influence on it. Multiple field tests are carried out to prove the validity of the numerical model and the design methodology.

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