On the potential for using bridge natural frequencies to detect scour: an experimental study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kasun Kariyawasam ◽  
Campbell Middleton ◽  
James Talbot ◽  
Paul Fidler ◽  
Stuart Haigh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Repair Process ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Bridge Scour ◽  
Dense Sand ◽  
Geotechnical Centrifuge ◽  
Bridge Model ◽  
Experimental Findings ◽  
Bridge Failure

<p>Monitoring bridges for precursors of failure has the potential to improve their safety and resilience. However, the most prominent cause of bridge failure, scour, is difficult to monitor as it occurs underwater. The potential to identify scour by monitoring changes in the natural frequencies of a bridge is studied experimentally in this research. A field study was carried out on a bridge with pre- existing scour confined to a section of a piled pier foundation, which was monitored throughout a repair process involving controlled backfilling of the scoured region, i.e. scour in reverse. The changes in natural frequency due to backfilling of the scour hole were unable to be captured experimentally as the estimated magnitudes (9% and 6 % for the first and second modes respectively) were of the same order as the variability of the natural frequency estimates. In order to study the relationship between natural frequency and scour in a more controlled environment, a geotechnical centrifuge experiment was conducted to simulate scour in a small-scale integral bridge model in dense sand. The model showed a significant (up to 40 %) change in natural frequency as a result of a scour depth equivalent to 30 % of the piled foundation depth. These experimental findings suggest that natural frequencies can potentially aid in detecting extensive bridge scour for piled foundations, but it may be challenging to detect localised scour limited to only a small portion of a foundation.</p>

scholarly journals Natural Frequencies of Model Piers under Different Ground Support Conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 239-249
Author(s):  
Youngdae Kim ◽  
Jong-Sub Lee ◽  
Il-Wha Lee ◽  
Jung-Doung Yu
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
Bridge Piers ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Ground Support ◽  
Weathered Soil ◽  
Support Conditions ◽  
Natural Frequency Analysis

The natural frequency is critical for evaluating the integrity of bridge piers. However, the natural frequency of bridge piers can vary with the support condition of the ground. The aim of this study is to investigate the natural frequency of bridge piers under different ground conditions and at different embedded depths using a small-scale concrete pier. The model piers were fixed to asphalt concrete pavement using epoxy to simulate the rock site condition. Furthermore, model piers of different embedded depths were installed in a soil chamber with dimensions of 1.0 m × 1.0 m × 0.5 m to simulate weathered soil conditions. The upper part of the model pier was hit with a hammer having a rubber tip, and the acceleration signals were measured using three accelerometers installed at the upper, middle, and bottom parts of the model pier. Fast Fourier transforms were performed to analyze the natural frequencies of the model piers. The experimental results showed that the natural frequency under the fixed condition using epoxy was significantly higher than that under the unfixed condition. In the case of weathered soil conditions, three peak points appeared in the frequency domain. The natural frequencies measured at these three points increased with the embedded depth. The increment ratio of the natural frequency with the largest amplitude was significant. This study demonstrates that ground support conditions should be considered when evaluating the integrity of bridge piers through natural frequency analysis.

scholarly journals Effects of Elliptical Hole on the Correlation of Natural Frequency with Buckling Load of Basalt Laminates Composite Plates

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 216-225
Author(s):  
Buntheng Chhorn ◽  
WooYoung Jung
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Basalt Fiber ◽  
Orientation Angle ◽  
Elliptical Hole ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Buckling Load ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Geometric Ratio

AbstractRecently, basalt fiber reinforced polymer (BFRP) is acknowledged as an outstanding material for the strengthening of existing concrete structure, especially it was being used in marine vehicles, aerospace, automotive and nuclear engineering. Most of the structures were subjected to severe dynamic loading during their service life that may induce vibration of the structures. However, free vibration studied on the basalt laminates composite plates with elliptical cut-out and correlation of natural frequency with buckling load has been very limited. Therefore, effects of the elliptical hole on the natural frequency of basalt/epoxy composite plates was performed in this study. Effects of stacking sequence (θ), elliptical hole inclination (ϕ), hole geometric ratio (a/b) and position of the elliptical hole were considered. The numerical modeling of free vibration analysis was based on the mechanical properties of BFRP obtained from the experiment. The natural frequencies as well as mode shapes of basalt laminates composite plates were numerically determined using the commercial program software (ABAQUS). Then, the determination of correlation of natural frequencies with buckling load was carried out. Results showed that elliptical hole inclination and fiber orientation angle induced the inverse proportion between natural frequency and buckling load.

scholarly journals A Vibration-Based Structural Health Monitoring System for Transmission Line Towers

Electronics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 515 ◽  
Author(s):  
Long Zhao ◽  
Xinbo Huang ◽  
Ye Zhang ◽  
Yi Tian ◽  
Yu Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Structural Health Monitoring ◽  
Transmission Line ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Transmission Tower ◽  
Health Monitoring System ◽  
Wind Speeds ◽  
Before And After

In this paper, we present a vibration-based transmission tower structural health monitoring system consisting of two parts that identifies structural changes in towers. An accelerometer group realizes vibration response acquisition at different positions and reduces the risk of data loss by data compression technology. A solar cell provides the power supply. An analyser receives the data from the acceleration sensor group and calculates the transmission tower natural frequencies, and the change in the structure is determined based on natural frequencies. Then, the data are sent to the monitoring center. Furthermore, analysis of the vibration signal and the calculation method of natural frequencies are proposed. The response and natural frequencies of vibration at different wind speeds are analysed by time-domain signal, power spectral density (PSD), root mean square (RMS) and short-time Fouier transform (STFT). The natural frequency identification of the overall structure by the stochastic subspace identification (SSI) method reveals that the number of natural frequencies that can be calculated at different wind speeds is different, but the 2nd, 3rd and 4th natural frequencies can be excited. Finally, the system was tested on a 110 kV experimental transmission line. After 18 h of experimentation, the natural frequency of the overall structure of the transmission tower was determined before and after the tower leg was lifted. The results show that before and after the tower leg is lifted, the natural frequencies of each order exhibit obvious changes, and the differences in the average values can be used as the basis for judging the structural changes of the tower.

Vibration of Beams with a Single Delamination under Axial Loading

2011 ◽  
Vol 675-677 ◽  
pp. 477-480
Author(s):  
Dong Wei Shu
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Analytical Solutions ◽  
Axial Load ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Axial Loading ◽  
Composite Beams ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Equilibrium Conditions ◽  
Monotonic Relation

In this work analytical solutions are developed to study the free vibration of composite beams under axial loading. The beam with a single delamination is modeled as four interconnected Euler-Bernoulli beams using the delamination as their boundary. The continuity and the equilibrium conditions are satisfied between the adjoining beams. The studies show that the sizes and the locations of the delaminations significantly influence the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the beam. A monotonic relation between the natural frequency and the axial load is predicted.

PNEUMATIC VIBROISOLATION SYSTEM OF THE BASE DESK WITH NATURAL FREQUENCY REGULATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 113 ◽  
pp. 91-100
Author(s):  
Radka JÍROVÁ ◽  
Lubomír PEŠÍK
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Dynamical Behaviour ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Frequency Regulation ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Short Time

Vibroisolation systems of base desks for machine and testing facilities usually cannot effect efficient changing of their own frequencies according to operating conditions. Especially in the case of the automotive industry, the possibility of changing natural frequencies is very desirable. During varying operating conditions, the vibroisolation system needs to be regulated easily and quickly regarding the minimisation of dynamical forces transmitted to the ground and to ensure the stability of the testing process. This paper describes one of the options of tuning the base desk at a relatively short time and by sufficient change of own frequencies, which decides the dynamical behaviour of the whole system.

scholarly journals Identification of Corrosion on a Hollow Tube Using Vibration

2014 ◽  
Vol 564 ◽  
pp. 176-181
Author(s):  
S.T. Cheng ◽  
Nawal Aswan Abdul Jalil ◽  
Zamir A. Zulkefli
Keyword(s):  
Free Boundary ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Impact Loading ◽  
Structural Damage ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Localized Corrosion ◽  
Free Boundary Conditions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Impact Vibration

Vibration based technique have so far been focused on the identification of structural damage. However, not many studies have been conducted on the corrosion identification on pipes. The objective of this paper is to identify corrosion on pipes from vibration measurements. A hollow pipe, 500 mm in length with 63.5 mm in diameter was subjected to impact loading using an impact hammer to identify the natural frequency of the tube in two conditions i) without any corrosion and ii) with an induced localized 40 mm by 40 mm corrosion at the middle of the pipe. The shift of natural frequencies of the structures under free boundary conditions was examined for each node of excitation. The results showed that there is a shift in natural frequency of the pipe, between 3 and 4 Hz near to the corrosion area. It can suggested that that the impact vibration is capable of identifying of localized corrosion on a hollow tube.

A Note on the Lowest Natural Frequency of a Square Plate Point-Supported at the Corners

1962 ◽  
Vol 66 (616) ◽  
pp. 240-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. L. Kirk
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Present Note ◽  
Flexural Vibration ◽  
Approximate Solutions ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Electronic Digital Computer ◽  
Isotropic Plates ◽  
Four Corners ◽  
Square Plate

Recently Cox and Boxer determined natural frequencies and mode shapes of flexural vibration of uniform rectangular isotropic plates, that have free edges and pinpoint supports at the four corners. In their analysis, they obtain approximate solutions of the differential equation through the use of finite difference expressions and an electronic digital computer. In the present note, the frequency expression and mode shape for a square plate, vibrating at the lowest natural frequency, are determined by considerations of energy. The values obtained are compared with those given in reference.

Speed Dependency of Coupled Rotor-Blade Torsional Natural Frequencies

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulrich Ehehalt ◽  
Balazs Becs ◽  
Xiaoping Zhou ◽  
Stefan Güllenstern
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Rotor Blade ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Low Pressure ◽  
Campbell Diagram ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Measured Speed ◽  
High Level ◽  
Blade Model ◽  
Proper Analysis

The natural frequencies of blades depend on the rotational speed of the rotor train as the stiffness changes with centrifugal loading. In the case of low pressure turbines with shrunk-on-disc design the coupled rotor-blade torsional natural frequencies can also show this property. For proper analysis of the speed dependency, a complete rotor-blade model which takes the elasticity of the blades into account is required. In this paper the torsional natural frequencies calculated with a complete rotor-blade model are compared with those calculated with a model in which blade elasticity is not included. The analysis clearly demonstrates that calculations without blade elasticity lead to different natural frequencies. By modeling the complete rotor and taking blade elasticity into account, it is demonstrated that the torsional natural frequencies of a complete rotor-blade model can also become speed dependent. As a consequence, a distinction between the natural frequencies at nominal speed and natural frequency at critical speeds becomes necessary. In the following, measured torsional natural frequencies at different rotating speeds of an individual low pressure rotor are presented. A comparison of the measured speed dependency of the torsional natural frequency with calculation results thereby taking the blade elasticity into account is conducted. The analysis shows that the measured speed dependency can be predicted with a high level of accuracy and can become important for modes which are dominated by the blades of the last stages. As a consequence of this analysis, a clear distinction between natural frequency at nominal and at critical speed has to be made for certain rotor and blade designs. It is shown that the use of the Campbell diagram is highly beneficial for designing rotor trains with large blades with regard to their torsional vibration behavior.

scholarly journals Vulnerability of bridges to scour: insights from an international expert elicitation workshop

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 1393-1409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rob Lamb ◽  
Willy Aspinall ◽  
Henry Odbert ◽  
Thorsten Wagener
Keyword(s):  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Expert Elicitation ◽  
Residual Risk ◽  
Bridge Scour ◽  
International Expert ◽  
Quantitative Estimates ◽  
Bridge Failure ◽  
Expert Workshop ◽  
Failure Probabilities

Abstract. Scour (localised erosion) during flood events is one of the most significant threats to bridges over rivers and estuaries, and has been the cause of numerous bridge failures, with damaging consequences. Mitigation of the risk of bridges being damaged by scour is therefore important to many infrastructure owners, and is supported by industry guidance. Even after mitigation, some residual risk remains, though its extent is difficult to quantify because of the uncertainties inherent in the prediction of scour and the assessment of the scour risk. This paper summarises findings from an international expert workshop on bridge scour risk assessment that explores uncertainties about the vulnerability of bridges to scour. Two specialised structured elicitation methods were applied to explore the factors that experts in the field consider important when assessing scour risk and to derive pooled expert judgements of bridge failure probabilities that are conditional on a range of assumed scenarios describing flood event severity, bridge and watercourse types and risk mitigation protocols. The experts' judgements broadly align with industry good practice, but indicate significant uncertainty about quantitative estimates of bridge failure probabilities, reflecting the difficulty in assessing the residual risk of failure. The data and findings presented here could provide a useful context for the development of generic scour fragility models and their associated uncertainties.

scholarly journals Influence of Large Relative Tip Clearances for a Micro Radial Fan and Design Guidelines for Increased Efficiency

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick H. Wagner ◽  
Jan Van herle ◽  
Lili Gu ◽  
Jürg Schiffmann
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Rise ◽  
Leading Edge ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Tip Clearance ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Blade Tip ◽  
Dynamics Simulations ◽  
Experimental Findings ◽  
Blade Tip Clearance

Abstract The blade tip clearance loss was studied experimentally and numerically for a micro radial fan with a tip diameter of 19.2mm. Its relative blade tip clearance, i.e., the clearance divided by the blade height of 1.82 mm, was adjusted with different shims. The fan characteristics were experimentally determined for an operation at the nominal rotational speed of 168 krpm with hot air (200 °C). The total-to-total pressure rise and efficiency increased from 49 mbar to 68 mbar and from 53% to 64%, respectively, by reducing the relative tip clearance from 7.7% to the design value of 2.2%. Single and full passage computational fluid dynamics simulations correlate well with these experimental findings. The widely-used Pfleiderer loss correlation with an empirical coefficient of 2.8 fits the numerical simulation and the experiments within +2 efficiency points. The high sensitivity to the tip clearance loss is a result of the design specific speed of 0.80, the highly-backward curved blades (17°), and possibly the low Reynolds number (1 × 105). The authors suggest three main measures to mitigate the blade tip clearance losses for small-scale fans: (1) utilization of high-precision surfaced-grooved gas-bearings to lower the blade tip clearance, (2) a mid-loaded blade design, and (3) an unloaded fan leading edge to reduce the blade tip clearance vortex in the fan passage.

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