scholarly journals Free Vibration Analysis Of Horizontally Curved Composite Concrete Deck Over Steel I-Girder Bridges

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radek A. Wodzinowski
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Fundamental Frequency ◽  
Parametric Study ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Sensitivity Study ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Curved Bridges ◽  
Horizontally Curved ◽  
Girder Bridges ◽  
Free Vibration Response

Curved composite I-girder bridges provide an excellent solution to problems of urban congestion, traffic and pollution, but their behavior is quite complex due to the coupled bending and torsion response of the bridges. Moreover, dynamic behavior of curved bridges further complicates the problem. The majority of curved bridges today are designed using complex analytical methods; therefore, a clear need exists for simplified design methods in the form of empirical equations for the structural design parameters. In this thesis paper, a sensitivity study is conducted to examine the effect of various design parameters on the free-vibration response of curved composite I-girder bridges. To determine their fundamental frequency and corresponding mode shape an extensive parametric study is conducted on 336 straight and curved bridges. From the results of the parametric study, simple-to-use equations are developed to predict the fundamental frequency of curved composite I-girder bridges. It is shown that the developed equations are equally applicable to curved simply supported and composite multi-span bridges with equal span lengths.

scholarly journals Free Vibration Analysis Of Horizontally Curved Composite Concrete Deck Over Steel I-Girder Bridges

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radek A. Wodzinowski
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Fundamental Frequency ◽  
Parametric Study ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Sensitivity Study ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Curved Bridges ◽  
Horizontally Curved ◽  
Girder Bridges ◽  
Free Vibration Response

Curved composite I-girder bridges provide an excellent solution to problems of urban congestion, traffic and pollution, but their behavior is quite complex due to the coupled bending and torsion response of the bridges. Moreover, dynamic behavior of curved bridges further complicates the problem. The majority of curved bridges today are designed using complex analytical methods; therefore, a clear need exists for simplified design methods in the form of empirical equations for the structural design parameters. In this thesis paper, a sensitivity study is conducted to examine the effect of various design parameters on the free-vibration response of curved composite I-girder bridges. To determine their fundamental frequency and corresponding mode shape an extensive parametric study is conducted on 336 straight and curved bridges. From the results of the parametric study, simple-to-use equations are developed to predict the fundamental frequency of curved composite I-girder bridges. It is shown that the developed equations are equally applicable to curved simply supported and composite multi-span bridges with equal span lengths.

Dynamic characteristics of horizontally curved bridges

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (19) ◽  
pp. 4465-4483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Amjadian ◽  
Anil K Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Response Spectrum ◽  
Translational Motion ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Curved Bridges ◽  
Horizontally Curved ◽  
Horizontally Curved Bridges

Horizontally curved bridges have complicated dynamic characteristics because of their irregular geometry and nonuniform mass and stiffness distributions. This paper aims to develop a simplified and practical method for the calculation of the natural frequencies and mode shapes of horizontally curved bridges that would be of interest to bridge engineers for the estimation of the seismic response of these types of bridges. For this purpose, a simple three-degree-of-freedom (3DOF) dynamic model for free vibration equation of this type of bridge has been developed. It is shown that the translational motion of the deck of horizontally curved bridges in the direction that is perpendicular to their axis of symmetry is always coupled with the rotational motion of the deck, regardless of the location of the stiffness center. The model is further exploited to develop closed-form formulas for the estimation of the maximum displacements of the corners of the deck of one-way asymmetric horizontally curved bridges. The accuracy of the model is verified by finite-element model of a horizontally curved bridge prototype in OpenSEES. Finally, the model is utilized to study the influence of the location of the stiffness center with respect to the deck curvature center on the natural frequency and the maximum displacements of the corners of the deck for different curvatures of the deck. The results of free vibration analysis show that the natural frequencies of one-way asymmetric horizontally curved bridges, in general, increase with the increase of the subtended angle of the deck. The results of earthquake response spectrum analysis show that the increase in the subtended angle of one-way asymmetric horizontally curved bridges decreases the radial displacements of the corners of the deck but increases the azimuthal displacement. These two responses both increase with the increase in the distance between the stiffness center and the curvature center.

scholarly journals Load Distribution Factors for Curved Concrete Slab-on-Steel I-Girder Bridges

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed A. Al-Hashimy
Keyword(s):  
Parametric Study ◽  
Load Distribution ◽  
Concrete Slab ◽  
Steel Bridges ◽  
Urban Systems ◽  
Lateral Bending ◽  
Curved Bridges ◽  
Horizontally Curved ◽  
Girder Bridges ◽  
Curved Steel

The use of complex interchanges in modern highway urban systems have increased recently in addition to the desire to conform to existing terrain; both have led to increase the demand for horizontally curved bridges. One type of curved bridges consists of composite concrete deck over steel I-girders which has been the preferred choice due to its simplicity in fabrication, transportation and erection. Although horizontally curved steel bridges constitute roughly one-third of all steel bridges being erected today, their structural behavior still not well understood. Due to its geometry, simple presence of curvature in curved bridges produces non uniform torsion and consequently, lateral bending moment (warping or bi-moment) in the girder flanges. The presence of the lateral bending moments would significantly complicate the analysis and the design of the structure. Hence, a parametric study is required to scrutinize a simplified method in designing horizontally curved steel I-girder bridges. A parametric study is conducted, using the finite-element analysis software "SAP2000", to examine the key parameters that may influence the load distribution on the curved composite steel girders. Based on the data generated from the parametric study, sets of empirical equations are developed for the moment and shear distribution factors for straight and curved steel I-girder bridges when subjected to the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (HCHBDC) truck loading.

Free vibration analysis of horizontally curved steel I-girder bridges

2005 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 679-699 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ki-Young Yoon ◽  
Young-Jong Kang ◽  
Young-Joon Choi ◽  
Nam-Hoi Park
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Horizontally Curved ◽  
Girder Bridges ◽  
Curved Steel

scholarly journals Load Distribution Factors for Curved Concrete Slab-on-Steel I-Girder Bridges

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed A. Al-Hashimy
Keyword(s):  
Parametric Study ◽  
Load Distribution ◽  
Concrete Slab ◽  
Steel Bridges ◽  
Urban Systems ◽  
Lateral Bending ◽  
Curved Bridges ◽  
Horizontally Curved ◽  
Girder Bridges ◽  
Curved Steel

The use of complex interchanges in modern highway urban systems have increased recently in addition to the desire to conform to existing terrain; both have led to increase the demand for horizontally curved bridges. One type of curved bridges consists of composite concrete deck over steel I-girders which has been the preferred choice due to its simplicity in fabrication, transportation and erection. Although horizontally curved steel bridges constitute roughly one-third of all steel bridges being erected today, their structural behavior still not well understood. Due to its geometry, simple presence of curvature in curved bridges produces non uniform torsion and consequently, lateral bending moment (warping or bi-moment) in the girder flanges. The presence of the lateral bending moments would significantly complicate the analysis and the design of the structure. Hence, a parametric study is required to scrutinize a simplified method in designing horizontally curved steel I-girder bridges. A parametric study is conducted, using the finite-element analysis software "SAP2000", to examine the key parameters that may influence the load distribution on the curved composite steel girders. Based on the data generated from the parametric study, sets of empirical equations are developed for the moment and shear distribution factors for straight and curved steel I-girder bridges when subjected to the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (HCHBDC) truck loading.

scholarly journals Free Vibration of Sandwich Plates and Shells by Using Zig-Zag Function

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 495-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Brischetto ◽  
E. Carrera ◽  
L. Demasi
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Sandwich Plates ◽  
Vibration Modes ◽  
Fundamental Vibration ◽  
First Derivative ◽  
The Core ◽  
Sandwich Plates And Shells ◽  
Plates And Shells ◽  
Free Vibration Response

This paper analyses the free vibration response of sandwich curved and flat panels by introducing the zig-zag function (—1)kζk(ZZF) in the displacement models of classical and higher order two-dimensional shell theories. The main advantage of ZZF is the introduction of a discontinuity in the first derivative, zig-zag effect, of the displacements distribution with correspondence to the core/faces interfaces. Results including and discarding ZZF are compared. Several values of face-to-core stiffness ratio (FCSR) and geometrical plate/shell parameters have been analyzed. Both fundamental vibration modes and those corresponding to high wave numbers are considered in the analysis. It is concluded that: (1) ZZF is highly recommended in the free vibration analysis of sandwich plates and shells; (2) the use of ZZF makes the error almost independent by FCSR parameter; (3) ZZF is easy to implement and its use should be preferred with respect to other `more cumbersome' refined theories.

scholarly journals Investigation of Free Vibration Response of E-Glass/Epoxy Delaminated Composite Plates

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 096369351202100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Turan Ercopur ◽  
Binnur Goren Kiral
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Epoxy Composite ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Vibration Response ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Free Vibration Response

This paper deals with the finite element analysis of free vibration response of the delaminated composite plates. Free vibration analysis is performed by using ANSYS commercial software developing parametric input files. Natural frequency values and associated mode shapes of E-glass/epoxy composite delaminated plates are determined. Effects of delamination shape, dimension and location on the natural frequency and associated mode shapes are investigated and for the purpose of the observing the effect of the boundary conditions, cantilever and clamped-pinned delaminated composite plates are taken into consideration. Comparisons with the results in literature verify the validity of the developed models in this study. It is observed that the natural frequency decreases in the existence of the delamination and level of the decrease depends on the dimension, shape and location of the delamination.

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