Floor-Beam Web Cutout Shape Analysis to Improve the Fatigue Resistance in Orthotropic Steel Bridge Decks

2010 ◽  
Vol 452-453 ◽  
pp. 161-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun Sheng Wang ◽  
Qin Zhang ◽  
Tao Zhang ◽  
Ya Cheng Feng
Keyword(s):  
Bridge Deck ◽  
Fatigue Cracks ◽  
Bridge Decks ◽  
Steel Bridges ◽  
Steel Bridge ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Critical Question ◽  
Static Test ◽  
Orthotropic Steel Decks ◽  
Steel Orthotropic Deck

The modern steel orthotropic decks have been used in steel bridges for 60 years all over the world because of its super structural advantages. Recently, more bridge owners, engineers and researchers pay more attention to the fatigue problem of orthotropic steel decks for a large number of fatigue cracks found in steel bridges. For example, bridge engineers have detected hundreds of fatigue cracks in steel orthotropic deck on the 888-meter long box girder of Humen Bridge only ten years after opening to traffic. How to design or repair the fatigue details in orthotropic steel decks is the critical question to be solved at first step. In current paper, the elaborate numerical analysis model of the orthotropic steel bridge decks was developed using ANSYS software with different floor-beam web cutouts shapes, such as conventional ellipse, circular, trapezoid and Haibach web cutouts. The finite element models were calibrated by static test of one full size orthotropic steel bridge deck model. According to the analysis results, it should select the rational cutout shapes based on actual load and structural conditions in steel bridge deck design and strengthening.

Study on Influences of Thickness of Flange of U Rib on Mechanical Behaviors of Orthotropic Monolithic Steel Bridge Deck System

2010 ◽  
Vol 163-167 ◽  
pp. 122-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ru Deng Luo ◽  
Mei Xin Ye ◽  
Ye Zhi Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Yangtze River ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Bridge Deck ◽  
Steel Bridges ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Steel Bridge ◽  
Mechanical Behaviors ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
High Speed Railway

Orthotropic monolithic steel bridge deck system stiffened by U rib is very fit for high-speed railway steel bridges because of its excellent mechanical behaviors. Thickness of flange is a very important parameter of U rib and has influence on mechanical behaviors of orthotropic monolithic steel bridge deck system. Based on the engineering practice of Anqing Yangtze River Railway Grand Bridge, the kind and the extents of influences of thickness of flange of U rib on mechanical behaviors of orthotropic monolithic steel bridge deck system are studied with finite element analysis. The results show that thickness of flange of U rib has relative large positive influences on rigidity, strength and stability of orthotropic monolithic steel bridge deck system. 14~18mm is the appropriate range of thickness of flange of U rib for high-speed railway steel bridges.

Application of Fracture Mechanics to Determine the Remaining Lifetime of the Old Steel Bridges Decks

2015 ◽  
Vol 1111 ◽  
pp. 110-115
Author(s):  
Silvia Mihaela Hernea ◽  
Dorel Boldus ◽  
Anamaria Feier
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Mechanics ◽  
Crack Growth ◽  
Calculation Method ◽  
Bridge Deck ◽  
Steel Bridges ◽  
Cumulative Damage ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Steel Bridge ◽  
Classical Calculation ◽  
Damage Rule

This paper presents a procedure based on fracture mechanics to predict the evolution of cracks detected in a part of steel bridge deck, still in operation, and establishing thus remaining lifetime below a certain range of application from future traffic. It is also described an experimental program conducted on samples from available material, to determine the material factors “C” and “m” involved in Paris formula and their use in a calculation procedure for simulating crack growth detected. Finally is presented a comparison with results obtained from a classical calculation method, the cumulative damage rule of Palmergren-Miner.

Finite Element Analysis on Mechanical Behavior of Orthotropic Steel Bridge Deck in Balinghe Bridge

2013 ◽  
Vol 639-640 ◽  
pp. 239-242
Author(s):  
Jian Hua Cheng ◽  
Jian Min Xiong ◽  
Jin Zhi Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Bridge Deck ◽  
Fatigue Cracks ◽  
Steel Bridge ◽  
Bridge Structure ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Wheel Load ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Box Girder ◽  
Orthotropic Steel Bridge Deck

Orthotropic plate participates in bridge structure as a part of steel box girder, while in Balinghe Bridge it is used as bridge deck directly to endure the wheel load [1]. In this paper it’s studied systematically the mechanical behavior of orthotropic steel bridge deck in combination with the deck model of Balinghe Bridge, and shows the positions emerging fatigue cracks to provide the basis for future health monitoring and put forward some suggestions.

scholarly journals Method of Calculating Life-Cycle Fatigue Damage of Orthotropic Steel Bridge Decks under the Combined Actions of Vehicle Loads and Pavement Temperature

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Gaoxin Wang ◽  
Youliang Ding ◽  
Zhijun Liu ◽  
Jingshu Shao
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Fatigue Damage ◽  
Bridge Deck ◽  
Bridge Decks ◽  
Fatigue Analysis ◽  
Steel Bridge ◽  
Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Vehicle Loads ◽  
Pavement Temperature ◽  
Combined Actions

The fatigue analysis on orthotropic steel bridge decks is a hot topic in bridge engineering field. This study provides one method for fatigue analysis under the combined actions of vehicle loads and pavement temperature. To be specific, taking the steel bridge deck of one cable-stayed bridge as a research object, this study proposes a method of calculating life-cycle fatigue damage of orthotropic steel deck under the combined actions of vehicle loads and pavement temperature. First, a finite element model of steel bridge deck with asphalt pavement is built to analyze the influence of pavement temperature on the fatigue stress of steel bridge deck. Second, a simulation method of fatigue stress caused by random vehicle loads is proposed. Finally, a method of calculating the life-cycle fatigue damage of welded joints under the combined actions of vehicle loads and temperature is proposed. The results show that temperature has a significant effect on fatigue damage, and the cumulative fatigue damage in the rib-to-rib welded joint is significantly greater than that in the deck-to-rib welded joint. The results can provide meaningful references for bridge engineers to carry out fatigue analysis on orthotropic steel bridge decks.

scholarly journals An Automated Sensing System for Steel Bridge Inspection Using GMR Sensor Array and Magnetic Wheels of Climbing Robot

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Wang ◽  
Youhei Kawamura
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Magnetic Flux ◽  
Giant Magnetoresistance ◽  
Sensor Array ◽  
Fatigue Cracks ◽  
Vertical Component ◽  
Steel Bridges ◽  
Steel Bridge ◽  
Sensing System ◽  
Gmr Sensor

Corrosion is one of the main causes of deterioration of steel bridges. It may cause metal loss and fatigue cracks in the steel components, which would lead to the collapse of steel bridges. This paper presents an automated sensing system to detect corrosion, crack, and other kinds of defects using a GMR (Giant Magnetoresistance) sensor array. Defects will change the relative permeability and electrical conductivity of the material. As a result, magnetic field density generated by ferromagnetic material and the magnetic wheels will be changed. The defects are able to be detected by using GMR sensor array to measure the changes of magnetic flux density. In this study, magnetic wheels are used not only as the adhesion device of the robot, but also as an excitation source to provide the exciting magnetic field for the sensing system. Furthermore, compared to the eddy current method and the MFL (magnetic flux leakage) method, this sensing system suppresses the noise from lift-off value fluctuation by measuring the vertical component of induced magnetic field that is perpendicular to the surface of the specimen in the corrosion inspection. Simulations and experimental results validated the feasibility of the system for the automated defect inspection.

scholarly journals Fatigue Reliability Assessment for Orthotropic Steel Bridge Decks Considering Load Sequence Effects

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun-Hong Xu ◽  
Guang-Dong Zhou ◽  
Tai-Yong Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Bridge Decks ◽  
Fatigue Loading ◽  
Steel Bridge ◽  
Fatigue Reliability ◽  
Weld Joints ◽  
Initial Damage ◽  
Sequence Effects ◽  
Load Sequence ◽  
Orthotropic Steel Decks

Fatigue damage accumulations would dramatically reduce the reliability and service life of the orthotropic steel decks. Incorrect fatigue assessment results may be obtained when load sequence effects are omitted. In the present study, fatigue reliability assessments of rib-to-deck weld joints in orthotropic steel bridge decks are conducted with the consideration of load sequence effects. The method, which judiciously considers the fatigue loading history and is derived from the sequential law and the whole-range S-N curve, is first proposed for fatigue reliability calculation. And then, the whole-range S-N curve describing the fatigue propagating process of the rib-to-deck weld joint is introduced. Finally, the developed method is applied to evaluate the fatigue reliability of two rib-to-deck weld joints in an orthotropic steel deck based on long-term measured strain histories. The influence of traffic growth and initial damage on the fatigue reliability is discussed. The results indicate that it is advisable to consider load sequence effects when assessing the fatigue reliability of orthotropic steel decks equipped with long-term strain monitoring systems and the initial damage significantly reduces the fatigue reliability of orthotropic steel decks.

Proactive maintenance method for fatigue cracks to steel bridge deck without traffic disruption

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryo Nakata ◽  
Yukio Adachi
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Damage ◽  
Fatigue Resistance ◽  
Bridge Deck ◽  
Fatigue Cracks ◽  
New Method ◽  
Steel Bridge ◽  
Traffic Demand ◽  
Deck Plate ◽  
Steel Deck ◽  
Proactive Maintenance

<p>Fatigue damage is a major topic in bridge maintenance. The fatigue damage to steel bridge deck has been dramatically increasing since the first fatigue damage was observed in Hanshin expressway in early 2000s. Insufficient knowledge of bridge fatigue design and unexpected increase of traffic demand and heavy vehicle could be the cause of the fatigue damage.</p><p>Replacement of base pavement course to steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) has been generally used for strengthening of steel decks; however, the countermeasure from the topside of the bridge deck could make serious traffic disruption. Therefore, reactive and proactive maintenance for such steel decks has not been well progressed so far.</p><p>According to the background above, Hanshin expressway has been making an effort on developing new method by strengthening steel deck from the bottom side. The idea of the new method is to enhance fatigue resistance by improving the weld joint between deck plate and U-rib plate. Three potential methods were identified and the effectiveness of those methods was studied in field for making sure of not only fatigue resistance improvement but also field construction.</p><p>This paper will introduce the new retrofit methods for steel deck and describe the effectiveness of those methods.</p>

scholarly journals Damage Detection Applied to a Full-Scale Steel Bridge Using Temporal Moments

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bjørn T. Svendsen ◽  
Gunnstein T. Frøseth ◽  
Anders Rönnquist
Keyword(s):  
Structural Damage ◽  
Bridge Deck ◽  
Steel Bridges ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Steel Bridge ◽  
Statistical Parameters ◽  
Bridge Inspections ◽  
Temporal Moments ◽  
Truss Bridge

The most common damages in existing highway and railway steel bridges are related to fatigue and are, as reported in the literature, found in the structural system of the bridge deck. This paper proposes a methodology for detecting damaged joint connections in existing steel bridges to improve the quality of bridge inspections. The methodology combines the use of temporal moments from response measurements with an appropriate instrumentation setup. Damaged joint connections are identified by comparing statistical parameters based on temporal moments to a baseline, where the baseline data are established from statistical parameters evaluated for all considered joint connections. Localization of damaged joint connections is performed by utilizing the instrumentation setup. The feasibility of the proposed methodology is demonstrated through an experimental study on a full-scale steel riveted truss bridge with two known damages below the bridge deck, where both damages are identified and localized. The proposed methodology can improve the identification of critical structural damage during bridge inspections and is applicable to open-deck steel bridges.

Fatigue Damage Evaluation and Retrofit of Steel Orthotropic Bridge Decks

2009 ◽  
Vol 413-414 ◽  
pp. 741-748 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chung Sheng Wang ◽  
Ya Cheng Feng ◽  
Lan Duan
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Damage ◽  
Fatigue Cracks ◽  
Bridge Decks ◽  
High Capacity ◽  
Suspension Bridge ◽  
Repeated Loading ◽  
Damage Analysis ◽  
Deck Plate ◽  
Fatigue Damage Analysis ◽  
Steel Orthotropic Deck

Since the first application of steel orthotropic deck in bridges, engineers have shown great interest in the popularization of steel decks, based on their various advantages like light-weight, high capacity and so on. However, because of their complex configurations, repeated loading, and stress concentration, many details of steel orthotropic bridge decks are fatigue-sensitive. Recently, considerable increase in traffic volume and wheel loads has caused a number of fatigue cracks in steel orthotropic bridge decks in China. For example, bridge engineers have detected thousands of fatigue cracks in steel orthotropic deck on the main box girder of Humen Bridge only ten years after opening to traffic, which is the first modern suspension bridge with the main span of 888 meters in China. So the bridge owners pay more attention to evaluate the locations of fatigue damages. In current paper, the standard section of the real bridge deck was simulated and a kind of typical fatigue cracks was selected to analyze their fatigue life using S-N curve, the fatigue damage analysis was carried out on the longitudinal ribs to deck plate connections. The fatigue damage analysis results were consistent with the observations from real bridge decks.

scholarly journals Analysis on Stop-hole Parameters for Fatigue Cracks at Arc Notch in Steel Bridge Deck

2022 ◽  
Vol 2148 (1) ◽  
pp. 012036
Author(s):  
Liangping Feng ◽  
Lipeng Ling ◽  
Cheng Meng ◽  
Bohai Ji
Keyword(s):  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Maximum Stress ◽  
Bridge Deck ◽  
Fatigue Cracks ◽  
Crack Tip ◽  
Hole Diameter ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Steel Bridge ◽  
Stress Point ◽  
Different Diameters

Abstract Two types of fatigue cracks at arc notch in steel bridge deck were repaired by drilling stop-holes. The effect of stop-holes with different diameters and positions was considered. Based on finite element models, the variation laws of stress distribution and the effects of stress concentration were compared for different stop-hole diameters and positions. Analysis results indicated that stop-hole can effectively improve the stress concentration at crack tip and the fatigue life of components can be considerably increased. The crack-stopping performance enhances with the increase of stop-hole diameter, but large stop-hole cannot effectively retard crack growth. The stop-hole performs well with the location at -0.5D∼0.5D. The maximum stress point still appears at crack tip when the stop-hole is outside or inside the crack. The stop-hole diameter has no effect on the stop-hole location.

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