Structural Evaluation of the Transverse Joint of a Concrete Pavement Considering the Degradation Process

2019 ◽  
Vol 2673 (7) ◽  
pp. 319-328
Author(s):  
Tatsuo Nishizawa ◽  
Yuya Wakabayashi ◽  
Masataka Uchida ◽  
Masayuki Yabu
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Moduli ◽  
Load Transfer ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Degradation Process ◽  
Concrete Pavement ◽  
Transverse Joint ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Years Of Service ◽  
Load Transfer Efficiency ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

Effective maintenance of a concrete pavement requires precise evaluation of the load transfer efficiency (LTE) at the transverse joint, which is simply calculated from the falling weight deflectometer (FWD) deflections at the loaded and unloaded slabs. In this study, the FWD deflections were simulated with the randomly generated elastic moduli of the pavement layers using the three dimensional finite element method considering the degradation process at a joint, which was categorized into five stages, from completely sound, to having broken dowels and a void underneath the joint. A database of FWD deflections, layer elastic moduli and the associated stage was created from the simulation results. The layer moduli were identified from the measured FWD deflections at a joint by searching the closest calculated FWD deflections to those measured from the database. The results of the analysis not only provide the layer moduli, but also the degradation stage of the joint to help engineers determine the appropriate rehabilitation measures. The method was validated on a 16 year old concrete pavement, on which the FWD measurements were performed three times: just before opening to traffic, after 9 years and 16 years of service. The identified layer moduli were not changed after 16 years of service, and some joints degraded owing to dowel corrosion, broken dowels and the existence of voids underneath the joints. The developed method is able to show the entire picture of the state of the joints in a section and also provide information on which parts of a particular joint have deteriorated.

Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement with EverFE2.2

2003 ◽  
Vol 1853 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
William G. Davids ◽  
Zongmu Wang ◽  
George Turkiyyah ◽  
Joe P. Mahoney ◽  
David Bush
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Load Transfer ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Plain Concrete ◽  
Horizontal Shear ◽  
Base Shear ◽  
Transverse Joint ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Joint Load ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

The features and concepts underlying EverFE2.2, a freely available three-dimensional finite element program for the analysis of jointed plain concrete pavements, are detailed. The functionality of EverFE has been greatly extended since its original release: multiple tied slab or shoulder units can be modeled, dowel misalignment or mislocation can be specified per dowel, nonlinear thermal or shrinkage gradients can be treated, and nonlinear horizontal shear stress transfer between the slabs and base can be simulated. Improvements have been made to the user interface, including easier load creation, user-specified mesh refinement, and expanded visualization capabilities. These new features are detailed, and the concepts behind the implementation of EverFE2.2 are explained. In addition, the results of two parametric studies are reported. The first study considers the effects of dowel locking and slab-base shear transfer and demonstrates that these factors can significantly affect the stresses in slabs subjected to both uniform shrinkage and thermal gradients. The second study examines transverse joint mislocation and dowel looseness on joint load transfer. As expected, joint load transfer is greatly reduced by dowel looseness. However, while transverse joint mislocation can significantly reduce peak dowel shears, it has relatively little effect on total load transferred across the joint for the models considered.

Load Analysis of Transversely Prestressed Continuous Concrete Pavement with Oblique-Reinforced

2012 ◽  
Vol 178-181 ◽  
pp. 1179-1182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Cai ◽  
Ke Jiang ◽  
Jian Miao ◽  
Jian Gang Liao
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Stress ◽  
Prestressed Concrete ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Plain Concrete ◽  
Concrete Pavement ◽  
Prestressing Force ◽  
Transverse Joint ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

Aiming at the problems of the concrete pavement transverse joint, and the characteristics of prestressed concrete pavement and continuously reinforced concrete pavement, a transversely prestressed continuous concrete pavement with oblique-reinforced is presented. ABAQUS software is adopted to establish respectively two three-dimensional finite element models of plain concrete pavement and transversely prestressed continuous concrete pavement with oblique-reinforced for calculating mechanical behavior under the standard load. The results show that, with a concrete pavement slab transversely prestressed, a finite prestressing force exist in longitudinal by bonding among oblique-reinforced and concrete, and there isn’t tensile stress under the load, so the possibility of slab breakage due to tensile stress is low. Due to its excellent performance, in addition its great load-carrying capacity and overall stability, the investigation is valuable for the research of seamlessly prestressed pavement.

Influence of the Dispensation of Transfer Bar to the Load Coefficient at Concrete Pavement Seam

2013 ◽  
Vol 392 ◽  
pp. 895-899
Author(s):  
Fang Ran Zhao ◽  
Ye Ming Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Load Transfer ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Concrete Pavement ◽  
Cement Concrete ◽  
Cement Concrete Pavement ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Joint Width ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

The airport cement concrete pavement seam is very important to the bearing capacity and Flatness. Considering the importance of seams, a detailed three-dimensional finite element model was used to investigate the state of seams. According the calculation method of load transfer coefficient, the coefficient was obtained. Comparing the different coefficient, the best position of dowel steels, the best diameter of dowel steels, the best buried depth of dowel steels and the best joint width of dowel steels all can be gained best joint width of dowel steels all can be gained.

Study on Mechanism of Crack on Upstream Surface of Super-High Arch Dam

2013 ◽  
Vol 438-439 ◽  
pp. 1325-1328
Author(s):  
Jun Feng Guan ◽  
Long Bang Qing ◽  
Juan Wang ◽  
Wei Feng Bai ◽  
Yu Hu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Arch Dam ◽  
High Arch Dam ◽  
Transverse Joint ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Element Method

A kind of crack with similar characteristics has been discovered on the upstream surface of super-high arch dam. In this paper, the reason of cracking was analyzed by the three-dimensional finite element method. It is found that the stress concentration of concrete near the water-stop structure led to the concrete initial cracking in the process of transverse joint open.

Load Transfer Analysis of Cracked Bolted Joints

2010 ◽  
Vol 118-120 ◽  
pp. 147-150
Author(s):  
Da Zhao Yu ◽  
Yue Liang Chen ◽  
Yong Gao ◽  
Wen Lin Liu ◽  
Zhong Hu Jia
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Load Transfer ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Bolted Joints ◽  
Bolted Joint ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

Three-dimensional finite element model of a cracked bolted joint has been developed in the non-linear finite element code MSC.Marc and attempts were made to validate it by comparing results with those of experiments and other finite element. Issues in modeling the contact between the joint parts, which affect the accuracy and efficiency of the model, were presented. Experimental measurements of load transfer were compared with results from finite element analysis. The results show that three-dimensional finite element model of cracked bolted joint can produce results in close agreement with experiment. Three-dimensional effects such as bolt titling, seconding and through-thickness variations in stress and strain are well represented by such models. Three-dimensional finite element analysis was also used to study the effects of hole mod and crack on the load transfer behaviour of single lap bolted joints. The results show that hole mode has big effect on load transfer of cracked bolted joint. In the whole progress of crack growth, the load transfer through bolt 1 decrease, and almost all of the load duduction of bolt 1 transfer into blot 2 rather than into bolt 3.

Three-Dimensional Analyses of Single Rivet-Row Lap Joints — Part I: Elastic Response

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Iyer ◽  
C. A. Rubin ◽  
G. T. Hahn
Keyword(s):  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Load Transfer ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Lap Joints ◽  
Elastic Response ◽  
Lap Joint ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Contact Pressures

Abstract Three-dimensional finite element analyses (FEA) of an elastic, single rivet-row, aluminum alloy lap joint are presented. The effects of rivet geometry (countersinking), rivet material and interfacial friction coefficient are examined. Interference and lateral clamping are not treated. Panels loaded in tension with vacant, tapered holes are also examined. Load transfer through the joint, the joint compliance, rivet-tilt, the local slips at rivet-panel and panel-panel interfaces, contact pressures and local stresses are evaluated. Relations between these features and the contact and bending driven stress concentration are clarified. The work shows that the stress concentration factor, rivet-panel slips, peak stresses, contact pressures and rivet deformation are all related, and increase with the severity of the countersink. Panel bending, rivet tilt and countersinking introduce large, out-of-plane stress gradients and shift the peak stresses to the interior surface of the countersunk panel. The results demonstrate the importance of out-of-plane distortions in accounting for the behavior of the riveted lap joints. Three opportunities are identified for improving lap joint performance without increasing the weight.

Analysis of Factors Influence on Void Underneath at Concrete Pavement Joints

2014 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 483-486
Author(s):  
Fang Ran Zhao ◽  
Jia Lin Cao ◽  
Ning Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Load Transfer ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Transfer Effect ◽  
Concrete Pavement ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Joint Stress ◽  
Transverse Joint ◽  
Dowel Bar

Three-dimensional finite element analysis was made on the transverse joint stress state of the concrete pavement slab with void underneath using ANSYS. The transfer effect of dowel bar was discussed with aircraft loaded in the joints. The influence rule of load transfer effect under different dowel bar spacing and dowel bar cross section dimension was compared. Based on the results of finite element analysis, this paper had carried on the experimental study on stress-transferring effect on concrete pavement joints with different location of the dowel bar. The influencing factors of pavement slab transverse joint with void underneath and the resistance of pavement damage on the joint was analyzed. Theoretical analysis showed that in order to reinforce the resistance capacity of local cavity on concrete pavement joint, the largest spacing of transverse dowel bar set shall not be more than 45cm, and the main factors influencing the resistance void ability on the joint are top reaction modulus, coefficient of cavity, the concrete elastic modulus and coefficient of transverse reinforcement.

Effective elastic moduli of metal honeycombs manufactured using selective laser melting

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 971-980 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafid Hussein ◽  
Sudharshan Anandan ◽  
Myranda Spratt ◽  
Joseph W. Newkirk ◽  
K. Chandrashekhara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Strain Energy ◽  
Elastic Moduli ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Effective Elastic Moduli ◽  
Effective Moduli ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

Purpose Honeycomb cellular structures exhibit unique mechanical properties such as high specific strength, high specific stiffness, high energy absorption and good thermal and acoustic performance. This paper aims to use numerical modeling to investigate the effective elastic moduli, in-plane and out-of-plane, for thick-walled honeycombs manufactured using selective laser melting (SLM). Design/methodology/approach Theoretical predictions were performed using homogenization on a sample scale domain equivalent to the as-manufactured dimensions. A Renishaw AM 250 machine was used to manufacture hexagonal honeycomb samples with wall thicknesses of 0.2 to 0.5 mm and a cell size of 3.97 mm using 304 L steel powder. The SLM-manufactured honeycombs and cylindrical test coupons were tested using flatwise and edgewise compression. Three-dimensional finite element and strain energy homogenization were conducted to determine the effective elastic properties, which were validated by the current experimental outcomes and compared to analytical models from the literature. Findings Good agreement was found between the results of the effective Young’s moduli ratios numerical modeling and experimental observations. In-plane effective elastic moduli were found to be more sensitive to geometrical irregularity compared to out-of-plane effective moduli, which was confirmed by the analytical models. Also, it was concluded that thick-walled SLM manufactured honeycombs have bending-dominated in-plane compressive behavior and a stretch-dominated out-of-plane compressive behavior, which matched well with the simulation and numerical models predictions. Originality/value This work uses three-dimensional finite element and strain energy homogenization to evaluate the effective moduli of SLM manufactured honeycombs.

Effect of Interface Bond Condition on Airport Double-Layer Pavement Overlay’s Load Stress and Deflection

2013 ◽  
Vol 639-640 ◽  
pp. 429-433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xing Zhong Weng ◽  
Xiang Cheng Yan ◽  
Wen Lu Liu ◽  
Lei Liang ◽  
Xin Qiang Li
Keyword(s):  
Double Layer ◽  
Coupling Coefficient ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Concrete Pavement ◽  
Cement Concrete ◽  
Cement Concrete Pavement ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Interface Bond

In order to study the influence of interface bond condition between new and old cement concrete pavement on overlay performance, the three-dimensional finite element model of the airport double-layer pavement was established. The pavement overlay's load stress and deflection were analyzed, the coupling coefficient between new and old cement concrete pavement was calculated based on the bottom of overlay deflection basin shape factor. The results show that the coupling coefficient reflects the degrees of interface bond condition well. Poor interface bond condition increases the overlay's load stress and deflection. The points that more closely distance from the wheels load center, the bigger the pavement overlay's load stress and deflection is. Therefore, more attention should be paid to the interface bond condition during the airport pavement overlay's designs and constructions.

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