scholarly journals The Influence of the Load Model and other Parameters on the Dynamic Behavior of Curved-in-Plane Bridges

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis G. Raftoyiannis ◽  
George T. Michaltsos
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Moving Load ◽  
Curvature Radius ◽  
Vehicle Speed ◽  
Continuum Approach ◽  
Theoretical Formulation ◽  
Concentrated Load ◽  
Load Model ◽  
Mass Load ◽  
Real Vehicle

AbstractThis paper deals with the dynamic behavior of curved-in-plane bridges where the effect of the bridge curvature radius, the moving load (vehicle) speed, the truck cant angle, the deck surface conditions and, mainly, the response accuracy depending on the vehicle model used are investigated. Besides the above parameters, the influence of several loading models is studied as well, especially the models of a concentrated load, a damped mass-load, a sequence of two concentrated loads and a real vehicle aswell as a damped vehicle,where its width is taken into account. A 3-DOF model is considered for the analysis of the bridge, while the theoretical formulation is based on a continuum approach, which has been widely used in the literature to analyze such bridges.

DYNAMIC BEHAVIOR OF TELESCOPIC CRANES BOOM

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (01) ◽  
pp. 1350010 ◽  
Author(s):  
IOANNIS G. RAFTOYIANNIS ◽  
GEORGE T. MICHALTSOS
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Constant Velocity ◽  
Steel Beam ◽  
Continuum Approach ◽  
Theoretical Formulation ◽  
Modal Superposition ◽  
Superposition Technique

Telescopic cranes are usually steel beam systems carrying a load at the tip while comprising at least one constant and one moving part. In this work, an analytical model suitable for the dynamic analysis of telescopic cranes boom is presented. The system considered herein is composed — without losing generality — of two beams. The first one is a jut-out beam on which a variable in time force is moving with constant velocity and the second one is a cantilever with length varying in time that is subjected to its self-weight and a force at the tip also changing with time. As a result, the eigenfrequencies and modal shapes of the second beam are also varying in time. The theoretical formulation is based on a continuum approach employing the modal superposition technique. Various cases of telescopic cranes boom are studied and the analytical results obtained in this work are tabulated in the form of dynamic response diagrams.

Field Verification of Moving Load Model for Pavement Response

1996 ◽  
Vol 1540 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raj Siddharthan ◽  
Jian Yao ◽  
Peter E. Sebaaly
Keyword(s):  
Moving Load ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Field Testing ◽  
Material Behavior ◽  
Vehicle Speed ◽  
Strain Response ◽  
State University ◽  
Load Model ◽  
Pavement Response ◽  
The Difference

A validation study undertaken to verify the predictive capability of a recently developed moving load model to predict pavement response is described. The full-scale field-measured responses of longitudinal strain at the bottom of the asphalt concrete (AC) layer were used in the verification. The field testing program, in which the strain responses induced by a semitrailer truck were measured as a function of vehicle speed, was carried out at the Pennsylvania State University test track. The material behavior of the AC layer, which was assumed to be viscoelastic, was deduced from the laboratory behavior of the AC and from the backcalculated AC modulus from falling-weight deflectometer data. The unbound material layer properties were assumed to be elastic. The moving load model reproduced many important general observations made from the field tests, such as the existence of a complex interaction in the case of a tandem axle configuration and the strong influence of vehicle speed on the strain response. Good agreement exists between the predictions made by the model for the strain response for single and tandem axle configurations under different loading and vehicle speeds and those measured in the field. The difference is less than 14 percent, thus verifying the applicability of the moving load model to predict pavement response.

Effect of unsupported sleepers on dynamic behavior of running vehicles and ride comfort index

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622198937
Author(s):  
Mojtaba Azizi ◽  
Majid Shahravi ◽  
Jabbar-Ali Zakeri
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Model ◽  
Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Multibody Dynamics ◽  
Field Test ◽  
Ride Comfort ◽  
Vehicle Speed ◽  
Comfort Index ◽  
Railway Industry ◽  
Flexible Track ◽  
Train Speed

Nowadays, with various advancements in the railway industry and increasing speed of trains, the design of railway tracks and vehicles has become vitally important. One of the frequent problems of ballasted tracks is the existence of unsupported sleepers. This phenomenon occurs due to the lack of ballast underneath the sleepers. Here, a model is presented, in which a flexible track model in a multibody dynamics program is developed, in order to study the dynamic behavior of a vehicle. By utilizing the model, it is feasible to simulate unsupported sleepers on the flexible track including rail, sleeper, and ballast components. In order to verify the results of numerical model, a field test is performed. Findings indicate that, in the case of a single unsupported sleeper through the track, the ride comfort index increased by 100% after increasing the train speed from 30 to 110 km/h. Moreover, when it is needed to have ride comfort index improvement over the uncomfortable level, the vehicle speed should be less than 70 km/h and 50 km/h for tracks with one unsupported sleeper and two unsupported sleepers, respectively.

scholarly journals Dynamic Behavior of Tied-Arch Bridges under the Action of Moving Loads

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo Lonetti ◽  
Arturo Pascuzzo ◽  
Alessandro Davanzo
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Moving Load ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
Moving Loads ◽  
Centripetal Acceleration ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Dynamic Amplification ◽  
Arch Bridges

The dynamic behavior of tied-arch bridges under the action of moving load is investigated. The main aim of the paper is to quantify, numerically, dynamic amplification factors of typical kinematic and stress design variables by means of a parametric study developed in terms of the structural characteristics of the bridge and moving loads. The basic formulation is developed by using a finite element approach, in which refined schematization is adopted to analyze the interaction between the bridge structure and moving loads. Moreover, in order to evaluate, numerically, the influence of coupling effects between bridge deformations and moving loads, the analysis focuses attention on usually neglected nonstandard terms in the inertial forces concerning both centripetal acceleration and Coriolis acceleration. Sensitivity analyses are proposed in terms of dynamic impact factors, in which the effects produced by the external mass of the moving system on the dynamic bridge behavior are evaluated.

scholarly journals Dynamic Behavior of a Bidirectional Functionally Graded Sandwich Beam under Nonuniform Motion of a Moving Load

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinh Kien Nguyen ◽  
An Ninh Thi Vu ◽  
Ngoc Anh Thi Le ◽  
Vu Nam Pham
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Moving Load ◽  
Sandwich Beam ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Beam Model ◽  
Material Distribution ◽  
Aspect Ratios ◽  
Nonuniform Motion

A bidirectional functionally graded Sandwich (BFGSW) beam model made from three distinct materials is proposed and its dynamic behavior due to nonuniform motion of a moving point load is investigated for the first time. The beam consists of three layers, a homogeneous core, and two functionally graded face sheets with material properties varying in both the thickness and longitudinal directions by power gradation laws. Based on the first-order shear deformation beam theory, a finite beam element is derived and employed in computing dynamic response of the beam. The element which used the shear correction factor is simple with the stiffness and mass matrices evaluated analytically. The numerical result reveals that the material distribution plays an important role in the dynamic response of the beam, and the beam can be designed to meet the desired dynamic magnification factor by appropriately choosing the material grading indexes. A parametric study is carried out to highlight the effects of the material distribution, the beam layer thickness and aspect ratios, and the moving load speed on the dynamic characteristics. The influence of acceleration and deceleration of the moving load on the dynamic behavior of the beam is also examined and highlighted.

Moving Load Identification of Small and Medium-Sized Bridges Based on Distributed Optical Fiber Sensing

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (04) ◽  
pp. 1640021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cai Qian Yang ◽  
Dan Yang ◽  
Yi He ◽  
Zhi Shen Wu ◽  
Ye Fei Xia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Fiber ◽  
Moving Load ◽  
Vehicle Speed ◽  
Load Identification ◽  
Structure Response ◽  
Fiber Sensing ◽  
Optical Fiber Sensing ◽  
Fbg Sensors ◽  
Distributed Optical Fiber ◽  
Moving Load Identification

A novel method was proposed for the moving load identification of bridges based on the influence line theory and distributed optical fiber sensing technique. The method of load and vehicle speed identification was firstly theoretically studied, and then numerical simulation was also performed to study its accuracy and robustness. The numerical results showed that this method was characterized by high accuracy and excellent resistance to noise. Finally, the load identification of an actual continuous pre-stressed concrete beam bridge was carried out with the proposed method. The bridge consists of four pre-stressed box beams. At the same time, a weigh-in-motion system was also installed about 200 m in front of the bridge to measure the speed and moving loads with a purpose of comparing the load identification of the proposed method. Long gauge fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors with a gauge length of 1.0 m were adhered to the bottom of the beams. The individual loaded vehicles and the corresponding structure response were mainly monitored as standard samples, and the speed and weight of the sample vehicles were monitored and identified with the proposed method. The results revealed that the distributed long gauge FBG sensors were capable of sensing the structure response precisely and identifying the traffic load. On the basis of the design information and ambient vibration testing results, a refined model was established and the response under unit moving load was acquired for load identification. It was also shown that the sensors in different positions can achieve accurate vehicle speed and weight, the relative error of which are within 10% and 15%, respectively.

Dynamic Modeling and Simulation for Battery Electric Vehicles under Inverter Fault Conditions

2011 ◽  
Vol 110-116 ◽  
pp. 3007-3015
Author(s):  
Gwangmin Park ◽  
Byeongjeom Son ◽  
Daehyun Kum ◽  
Seonghun Lee ◽  
Sangshin Kwak
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Dynamic Modeling ◽  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Vehicle Speed ◽  
Calibration Data ◽  
Vehicle Dynamic ◽  
Drive Mode ◽  
Modeling Simulation ◽  
Real Vehicle

This paper presents a dynamic modeling, simulation, and analysis of a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) according to vehicle dynamic characteristics. Mathematical model variants for the components of BEVs can be modeled and investigated using the Matlab/Simulink software. In order to compare the dynamic performance of BEVs under inverter fault and normal conditions, the CarSim co-simulation platform is configured with real vehicle calibration data. Using this approach, it was possible to quickly check for dynamic performance issues of an electric vehicle without incurring the time delay and cost. The simulation results such as motor output, vehicle speed/acceleration, and propulsion forces are discussed and compared for each drive mode.

MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF A PLATE ON ELASTIC FOUNDATION SUBJECTED TO LANDING AIRPLANES' FORCES

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. 37-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. G. KOSTANTAKOPOULOS ◽  
G. T. MICHALTSOS
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Foundation ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Elastic Behavior ◽  
Spring Model ◽  
Modeling And Analysis ◽  
Load Model ◽  
Winkler Model ◽  
Mass Load ◽  
Plate On Elastic Foundation ◽  
Plate Deflection

This paper deals with the problem of the dynamic behavior of a plate on elastic foundation under the action of forces produced by a landing airplane. A partially plastic impact is postulated for the contact between the airplane and the plate. The Winkler model is used to simulate the ground's elastic behavior, by which the foundation reaction is proportional to the plate deflection, along with dampers for energy dissipation. Two models are used for the airplane, i.e. a simplified mass-load model and a mass-dashpot-spring model, and their influences on the dynamic response of the plate are evaluated. Moreover, various parameters concerning the salient features of the airplane and its landing on the plate are studied with conclusions drawn. The efficiency of the methodology proposed herein was demonstrated in the numerical study.

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