Analysis of Cable-Stayed Bridge for APDL-Based Optimization

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 1567-1572
Author(s):  
Tao Zhang ◽  
Hai Feng Bai
Keyword(s):  
Parametric Design ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Internal Force ◽  
Steel Tube ◽  
Computational Time ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Dead State ◽  
Limit Value ◽  
Cable Force ◽  
Cable Forces

Optimum design for a cable-stayed bridge structure is very complicated because of large number of design variables. Use of ANSYS parametric design language in optimizing such structure consumes little computational time. The finished dead state analysis for single pylon double cable plane cable-stayed bridge with 120m long is performed. Mechanics equivalent are developed for the main pylon with concrete-filled steel tube. Prestress girder finite element model is established also. The theory of minimum bending strain energy is used in deriving the objective function as the quadratic form of the post-tensioning cable forces. In addition, the maximum deflection of the pylon and the maximum stresses of the main girder are both implemented in the optimization model. Optimized cable forces are found by optimization. Calculated results show that after the optimization, the cable force slightly changes, yet the internal force state under dead load remarkably improves, the bending stress of girder as well as the deflection of pylon significantly decreases. All these variations are satisfied for the limit value of engineering code. The results obtained revealed that the method presented indeed leads to optimal structural performance for the cable-stayed bridge in particular, and might be a useful reference for the design of other similar bridges.

Mechanical Analysis of the Anchorage Zone of Pylon for Xinjiang Cable-Stayed Bridge Based on Refined Finite Element Model

2013 ◽  
Vol 663 ◽  
pp. 172-176
Author(s):  
Liang Dong Zhu ◽  
Zhi Zhou Bai ◽  
De Wei Chen
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Horizontal Component ◽  
3D Finite Element ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Cable Force ◽  
Cable Forces

The Pylon of Xinjiang Cable-Stayed Bridge has a special geometric form, of which the anchorage zone adopts the steel-concrete composite structure with built-in steel anchorage box. To investigate the mechanical behavior, the refined 3D finite element model has been established with the shear nails of steel anchorage box simulated. The stress conditions of steel anchorage box and concrete under prestressing bar and stayed cable forces have been then studied. The bearing proportion at the anchorage zone for the horizontal component of cable force has been calculated. Results indicate that the overall mechanical performance of the anchorage zone is excel, which can be a reference for designing of similar structure.

Application of Quadratic Programming Method to Cable Force Calculation of Cable Erection Arch Bridge

2014 ◽  
Vol 587-589 ◽  
pp. 1364-1369
Author(s):  
Cheng Wu ◽  
Jin Yu Liu ◽  
Shui Xing Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Quadratic Programming ◽  
High Precision ◽  
Steel Tube ◽  
Influence Matrix ◽  
Calculation Process ◽  
Cable Force ◽  
Quadratic Programming Method ◽  
Cable Forces ◽  
Force Calculation ◽  
Number Of Iterations

Taking the bare arch deformation under gravity as target alignment, the influence matrix that associates the cable forces with segment deformation is obtained via ANSYS program, and the cable force is quickly calculated by MATLAB quadratic programming toolbox. It is illustrated with an example of Guizhou Zong-xi River Bridge, which is a 360-meter concrete filled steel tube bridge in construction, and the calculation process is given. The results show that, this new method has the advantages of high precision and less number of iterations.

The Length Optimization of Non-Stayed Cable Segment to Low-Pylon Cable-Stayed Bridge

2013 ◽  
Vol 274 ◽  
pp. 490-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Tao Bi ◽  
Liang Wu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
Internal Force ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Cable Force ◽  
Length Optimization ◽  
Cable Segment ◽  
Element Method

In this paper, combined with the background engineering, according to the cable-stayed bridge's design theory, through the adjustment of cable force to change the structure's internal force by using the big general finite element method software which is named Midas/Civil, and then analyzed the related parameters affecting to structural internal force and distortion, which obtained the reasonable length of non-stayed cable segment to this kind of bridge.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Current State of Internal Force and the Optimization of Cable Force for an Existing Long-span Pre-Stressed Concrete (PC) Cable-stayed Bridge

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 572-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xijun Ye ◽  
Zhuo Sun ◽  
Guoqing Huang
Keyword(s):  
Crack Resistance ◽  
Internal Force ◽  
The State ◽  
Geometric Shape ◽  
Natural Material ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Cable Force ◽  
Resistance Value

Introduction: Due to the influence of load, fatigue, corrosion, natural material aging and other long-term adverse factors, the state of the internal force of a cable-stayed bridge will be changed. These long-term effects can result in the bridge not meeting specified functional requirements, and potentially resulting in structural failure. This investigation focuses on the parameter identification of a girder for a pre-stressed concrete (PC) cable-stayed bridge. Without considering the influence of cable relaxation and temperature on the girder’s geometric shape, an improved method based on the “cable force-girder’s displacement” relationship is proposed. Method: In this method, measurement variations of displacement and cable force are simultaneously obtained, enabling the use of an optimization method to identify parameters which need to be resolved. To verify the proposed method, a single pylon PC cable stayed bridge (2×160m) is selected as a case study. For the state of internal force, results from the case study bridge indicate that the crack resistance value of the girder no longer satisfies the demand of Generalized codes for design of highway bridges and culverts(JTG D60-2004,in Chinese). In order to adjust the internal force, cable force optimization was undertaken, whereby bending energy was taken as the objective function. Result: Using these results the geometric shape of the girder was restored to its initial state. The results also show that neither the crack resistance value nor the compression resistance value of the girder exceeded specified limits, and that the stress of the girder was effectively controlled.

scholarly journals PC Cable-Stayed Bridge Main Girder Shear Lag Effects: Assessment of Single Cable Plane in Construction Stage

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Yan-feng Li ◽  
Xing-long Sun ◽  
Long-sheng Bao
Keyword(s):  
Bending Moment ◽  
Main Beam ◽  
Shear Lag ◽  
Distribution Law ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Action Point ◽  
Cable Force ◽  
Beam Section ◽  
Cable Forces

A model test and finite element analysis were conducted in this study to determine the distribution law of shear lag effect in the main beam section, a box girder, during the cable-stayed bridge construction process. The experimental and theoretical results were compared in an example of loading the control section. The stress value of the cable tension area of the main beam upper edge was found to markedly change when tensiling the cable force and was accompanied by prominent shear lag effect. After a hanging basket load was applied, the main beam of certain sections showed alternating positive and negative shear lag characteristics. The shear lag distribution law in the box girder of the single-cable-plane prestressed concrete cable-stayed bridge along the longitudinal direction was determined in order to observe the stress distribution of the girder. The results show that finite element analysis of the plane bar system should be conducted at different positions in the bridge under construction; the calculated shear lag coefficient of the cable force acting at the cable end of the cantilever reflects the actual force. In the beam segments between the cable forces, the shear lag coefficient determined by the ratio of the bending moment to the axial force reflects the actual stress at the cable force action point. In the midspan beam section between the action points of cable forces, the shear lag coefficient of the bending moment reflects the actual stress. The section shear lag coefficient can be obtained by linear interpolation of the beam section between the cable action point and the middle of the span.

Research on Cable Force Testing Method of Cable-Stayed Bridge Model Test

2013 ◽  
Vol 351-352 ◽  
pp. 1325-1330
Author(s):  
Yan Qiang Li ◽  
Yan Liang Du
Keyword(s):  
Model Test ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Test Model ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Testing Method ◽  
Stay Cables ◽  
Bridge Model ◽  
Cable Force ◽  
Method Of Measurement ◽  
Main Component

A new method of measurement of the cable force in cable-stayed bridge model test is introduced. Pressure ring sensor is used as the main component in this method and the tension of the stay cables can be measured real-time and in time. It is vertified that this method is exact and credible by model test and can be used in actual cable-stayed bridge. The static measurements for the test model are conducted. The testing results are compared with the numerical results of finite element model developed for the test model. A platform is established for the future researchs.

An Incremental Method for Cable Force Tuning of the Concrete Cable-Stayed Bridge Considering Cable-Girder Temperature Difference Effect

2013 ◽  
Vol 477-478 ◽  
pp. 690-696
Author(s):  
Niu Jing Ma
Keyword(s):  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Temperature Difference ◽  
Mechanical State ◽  
Frequency Method ◽  
Incremental Method ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Cable Force ◽  
Cable Forces ◽  
Difference Effect ◽  
Control Quantity

To ensure that the cable force tuning of Banfu No.2 bridge was carried out successfully, an incremental method for cable force tuning was presented, which took into account the cable-girder temperature difference. The cable forces were measured through frequency method. Before cable force tuning, all cable forces and temperatures of cables and girders were measured when the ambient temperature was stable, and these cable forces were taken as reference cable forces. During cable force tuning, the increment of cable force was regarded as the control quantity, while the displacement in the middle of main span was regarded as the verification quantity. After each stage, it was necessary to measure the temperatures of cables and girders and the displacement variation in the middle of the main span. To ensure the mechanical state of bridge was in control, all cable forces were measured after the 5th, 10th pairs of cables and all cables were tuned. In addition, the temperature-corrected cable forces were compared with the calculated ones, which showed the incremental method was not only accurate but also efficient.

Research on Horizontal Scheme for Multi-Pylon Cable-Stayed Bridge

2012 ◽  
Vol 446-449 ◽  
pp. 1217-1220
Author(s):  
Yue Qiang ◽  
Li Li ◽  
Peng Cheng Li ◽  
He Jian
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Model Analysis ◽  
Simplified Model ◽  
Longitudinal Displacement ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Cable Force ◽  
Midspan Deflection

Longitudinal assembled stiffness is the biggest problem for multi-pylon cable-stayed bridge. The longitudinal displacement and midspan deflection could be effectively controlled by setting horizontal cable at the top of pylon of multi-pylon cable-stayed bridge. This paper obtains the area and the cable force change formula of the horizontal cable through simplified model analysis of the mechanical behavior of setting horizontal cable at the top of pylon. The comparative analysis is performed by application of finie element model to discuss the effect of setting horizontal cable at the top of pylon of multi-pylon cable-stayed bridge.

scholarly journals Design of Pedestrian Landscape Flying-Bird Arch Bridge with Cable-Stayed Cable and Lissajous Curved Arch Rib

2021 ◽  
Vol 237 ◽  
pp. 04024
Author(s):  
Guangchuan Zhu ◽  
Wenping Xu ◽  
Jinfa Xu
Keyword(s):  
Bridge Deck ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Internal Force ◽  
Steel Tube ◽  
Dynamic Mode ◽  
Structural Dynamic ◽  
Arch Bridge ◽  
Curved Bridge ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Positive Projection

In view of the demand of super long span pedestrian landscape bridge with curved deck, this paper proposes a kind of cable-stayed and flying-brid arch bridge with Lissajous curved arch rib and double curved bridge deck. Its plane positive projection is Lissajous curve figure, the side elevation of the arch rib is the shape of the cable-stayed and flying-brid arch, and the arch foot cable and the upper space cable between the arch ribs are installed on the Lissajous spatial curved arch rib with concrete-filled steel tube to form a self balanced structure system, which floats and drags across the river. The main arch sling and the tail cable are installed, the double curved bridge deck and the central circular sightseeing platform are suspended, and multiple groups of spatial cables work well together to complement each other, with having complementary advantages. Combined with the actual project, the parameter design is carried out, the Midas finite element model is established, the internal force of the structure is calculated, the structural dynamic mode and stability analysis are carried out, the rationality of its structural performance is verified by analysis and research.

Study on Space Nonlinear FE Model of Composite Beam Cable-Stayed Bridge with Three Towers

2011 ◽  
Vol 90-93 ◽  
pp. 975-978
Author(s):  
Feng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Composite Beam ◽  
Shell Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Internal Force ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Beam Model ◽  
Single Beam ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Double Beam ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element Model

Taking Wuhan Erqi Yangtze River Bridge as an example, based on link element, shell element, and beam element, a double beam nonlinear finite element model is purposed using popular finite analyzing software ANSYS. The internal force and deformation characteristics of composite beam cable-stayed bridge with three towers is analyzed by double beam model, and compared to the single beam. The results show that the double beam nonlinear FE model, which have less freedom and conveniently calculate, can be used to well analyze the nonlinear of composite beam cable-stayed bridge with three towers.

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