Additional forces on continuously welded rails of a long-span high-speed railway suspension bridge under single effect and multiple effects: A case study

2021 ◽  
pp. 136943322110603
Author(s):  
Xiangdong Yu ◽  
Nengyu Cheng ◽  
Haiquan Jing
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Suspension Bridge ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Maximum Tensile Stress ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
High Speed Railway ◽  
Expansion Joints ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Bending Load ◽  
Single Effect

This paper investigates the track–bridge interactions of the Wufengshan Yangtze Bridge, the longest high-speed railway suspension bridge in China. A finite element model of the track and bridge is built using the commercial software ANSYS. The longitudinal additional forces of the track under a single effect and combination effects of temperature rising load, bending load, and braking load are calculated. The numerical results show that strong additional forces appear in the continuously welded rail of the Wufengshan Yangtze Bridge. Temperature effect is the dominant factor for the residual internal forces. The maximum tensile stress is 115.5 MPa and the extreme compressive stress reaches 329.9 MPa. Rail expansion joints are needed for this long-span suspension bridge.

scholarly journals Mechanical Properties and Structural Optimization of Continuous Welded Rail on Super-Long-Span Suspension Bridges for High-Speed Railway

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 305
Author(s):  
Guanyuan Zhao ◽  
Xiaopei Cai ◽  
Wanli Liu ◽  
Tielin Wang ◽  
Tao Wang
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Suspension Bridge ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Correction Method ◽  
Driving Safety ◽  
Suspension Bridges ◽  
High Speed Railway ◽  
Static And Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Bending Load ◽  
Continuous Welded Rail

In order to ensure driving safety and comfort, it is necessary to figure out the complex interaction between continuous welded rail (CWR) and suspension bridges for high-speed railway. A spatial finite element model for a 1092 m main span suspension bridge was established based on the bridge-track interaction theory. A specific correction method was put forward to keep the rail in a zero-stress state when just laid. Three rail expansion joint (REJ) layout schemes were proposed according to practical engineering experience. Both static and dynamic analysis methods were used to evaluate the feasibility of these schemes. The results show that the REJ should be laid at the position with a distance away from the primary beam end, and the beam with more substantial integral stiffness should be preferentially selected. For the recommended scheme, the REJ expansion reaches more than 380 mm under expansion load. The factors affecting the REJ expansion from major to minor are temperature, earthquake, rail fracture, braking, and bending load. The superposition effect of the above factors is suggested to be considered in the selection of REJ range.

Additional Longitudinal Expansion Force between Continuous Welded Rails and Extra-Long Continuous Bridges of High-Speed Railway

2012 ◽  
Vol 178-181 ◽  
pp. 2304-2307
Author(s):  
Wen Shuo Liu ◽  
Gong Lian Dai
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Element Model ◽  
High Speed Railway ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Spring Element ◽  
Longitudinal Stiffness ◽  
Longitudinal Resistance ◽  
Expansion Force ◽  
Track Bridge

In order to investigate the additional expansion force of continuous welded rails (CWR) on extra-long continuous bridges of high-speed railways, the integrative spatial finite element model of track-bridge-pier system is established with the nonlinear spring element simulating the longitudinal resistance between track and bridge. In this paper, the influences of several parameters to the additional expansion force of CWR are studied, including the different resistance models, the number of main spans, the arrangement of adjacent bridges as well as the pier’s longitudinal stiffness. Some conclusions are drawn through comparisons and analysis, which could provide valuable references for design and application of long-span continuous bridges on high-speed railways.

Influence of Damage of Suspenders on Static Performances of Steel-Box Stacked Arch Bridge

2013 ◽  
Vol 655-657 ◽  
pp. 1864-1867
Author(s):  
Kun Zhang ◽  
Jun Qing Lei ◽  
Shan Shan Cao
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Internal Force ◽  
High Speed Railway ◽  
Arch Bridge ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Service Period ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Non Destructive

Suspender is an important component of through arch bridge which transfers loads from bridge deck to arch rib, and its mechanical property is closely related to the safety of whole bridge. When suspender is damaged, the change of its tension will lead to internal force redistributions of the arch bridge. In this thesis, taken Xinkai River Bridge of Harbin-Dalian high-speed railway as a case study, which is the first long-span steel-box stacked arch bridge for high-speed railway in China, a finite element model is established by using the MIDAS/Civil software. By analyzing the calculation results and comparing static performances under non-destructive conditions, the influence of damage of suspenders on steel-box stacked arch bridge is summarized, which can provide reference data for health evaluation of the bridge during service period.

Study on bearing structure and joint seismic resistance of large span non-landing arch on high-speed railway station

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liu Chuanping ◽  
Tianluan Liu ◽  
Jian Jia
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Large Earthquake ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Railway Station ◽  
High Speed Railway ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Weak Component ◽  
Double Beam ◽  
Cyclic Loading Tests

<p>The main entrance of Chongqing West Railway Station adopts the non-landing compound arch with a span of 108m. In this paper, the nonlinear finite element theory is applied to analyze the bearing capacity and seismic ductility of the compound arch joints. Low frequency cyclic loading tests are performed on the 1/5 scale model. Based on the calculation and test results, a double beam structure and a section of steel truss are placed in the arch joints to bear the force of the arch. Moreover, the buckling-restrained brace (BRB) is placed in the lower part of the arch that enables most force directly transmit to the foundation of the arch. Unlike BRB’s common use as an inter-column support, it now acts as a buckling constraint support in the large earthquake. For instance, it can be yielded before the frame column to improve earthquake resistance. The research results indicate that the compound arch joint structure successfully accomplishes the seismic design goals of strong joints with weak component. Moreover, the study provides the theoretical basis and design reference for the application of BRB and long-span arch structures in high-speed railway station.</p>

scholarly journals Probabilistic Assessment of the Safety of Main Cables for Long-Span Suspension Bridges considering Corrosion Effects

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Hao Tian ◽  
Jiji Wang ◽  
Sugong Cao ◽  
Yuanli Chen ◽  
Luwei Li
Keyword(s):  
Probability Model ◽  
Steel Wire ◽  
Suspension Bridge ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Traffic Load ◽  
Suspension Bridges ◽  
Accelerated Corrosion ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Accelerated Corrosion Tests ◽  
Main Cables

This paper presents a reliability analysis to assess the safety of corroded main cables of a long-span suspension bridge. A multiscale probability model was established for the resistance of the main cables considering the length effect and the Daniels effect. Corrosion effects were considered in the wire scale by relating the test results from accelerated corrosion tests to the corrosion stages and in the cable scale by adopting a corrosion stage distribution of the main cable section in NCHRP Report 534. The load effects of temperature, wind load, and traffic load were obtained by solving a finite element model with inputs from in-service monitoring data. The so-obtained reliability index of the main cables reduces significantly after operation for over 50 years and falls below the design target value due to corrosion effects on the mechanical properties of the steel wire. Multiple measures should be taken to delay the corrosion effects and ensure the safety of the main cables in the design service life.

Effects of High-Speed Railway in Tunnel on Vibration Response of Upper Building

2013 ◽  
Vol 482 ◽  
pp. 155-162
Author(s):  
Si Hui Xu ◽  
Xiao Hui Zhang ◽  
Han Chen
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Reaction Force ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Vibration Response ◽  
Vibration Level ◽  
High Speed Railway ◽  
Proper Distance ◽  
Coupling Dynamic ◽  
Coupling Dynamic Model

In order to study the effects of high-speed railway in tunnel on vibration response of upper building, the Vehicle-Track-Tunnel-Soil-Building coupling dynamic model was established, and the reaction force of fasteners was used to transmit between Vehicle-Track coupling dynamic model and Tunnel-Soil-Building finite element model. According to modal analysis for typical section of building, sensitive frequency range and sensitive structure locations were obtained. In terms of two conditions, Tunnel-Building Integrated Structure and building are evaded from tunnel for some distance, 1/3 octave vibration level and VLZ vibration acceleration level for all measuring points were calculated to analyze the vibration response of building. The results are shown as follows: for Tunnel-Building Integrated Structure, the overall vibration level is high,which is above 65dB. 2-3dB will be reduced by decreasing speed and improving standard of track. when building is evaded from tunnel for some distance, with larger evaded distance, the vibration response is slighter. However, when evaded distance is above 30m, vibration may be amplified ,so its necessary to select proper distance. Vibration response of structure is most strong when 4 lines meet under building, so strict limitation on meeting condition of trains can effectively reduce vibration level.

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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