The numerical method for computing the live load distribution coefficients in bridge decks is presented. The grillage analogy for representation of bridge decks is adopted in determining the general behavior under tra...The numerical method for computing the live load distribution coefficients in bridge decks is presented. The grillage analogy for representation of bridge decks is adopted in determining the general behavior under traffic loads. The principles of Maxwell＇s reciprocal theorem are developed in computing live load distribution coefficients and their influence lines. The presented method uses the approach developed in traditional methods of transversal live load distribution but bridge decks are modeled more realistic with the help of well-established grillage analogy. Simple numerical programs for grillage analysis can be used and no special software is needed. While computing the distribution coefficients for a bridge deck the rest of the analysis can be performed with habitual procedures of structural mechanics.展开更多
A comparative study of two pre-stressed girder bridges, one with AASHTO （American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials） Type III girders and the other with new FIB （Florida l-beam） girders, is...A comparative study of two pre-stressed girder bridges, one with AASHTO （American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials） Type III girders and the other with new FIB （Florida l-beam） girders, is presented. FIB girders are expected to provide increased lateral stiffness, higher load carrying capacity, cost-efficiency and better reliability. In this paper, the first bridge that is analyzed is a 3-span bridge designed with six AASHTO Type III girders, and the second bridge has four FIB girders with the same span length, width and girder depth. The bridges are analyzed for Florida state legal loads SU4 and C5. Both bridges are analyzed using a sophisticated finite element method. The deflections, moment envelopes, section capacity and live load rating of the two bridges are obtained and compared. FIB girders have higher vertical stiffness, higher section capacity providing higher load rating than the AASHTO girders.展开更多
Specific requirements and methods of settlement monitoring which were used in bridge of unballasted track passenger dedicated line or high-speed railway are introduced systematically,and mathematical model and determi...Specific requirements and methods of settlement monitoring which were used in bridge of unballasted track passenger dedicated line or high-speed railway are introduced systematically,and mathematical model and determinant conditions of settlement were proposed simultaneously,taking Beijing—Tianjin intercity railway as an example.展开更多
The theoretical design method of enhanced sensitivity fiber grating （FBG） strain sensors was given, and moreover high qualified strain sensors were developed and fabricated, whose sensing properties were good for pr...The theoretical design method of enhanced sensitivity fiber grating （FBG） strain sensors was given, and moreover high qualified strain sensors were developed and fabricated, whose sensing properties were good for practical applications. The strain sensor with cylindrical shell encapsulation contained three tubular structures, due to the uneven surface structure, in the area of the strain concentration, improving the sensitivity. It could achieve the embedment strain measurement and surface measurement and had the advantages of the easy installation. The good agreement was obtained between the measurements and theoretical simulation results. After each calibration test, twenty-four FBG strain sensors and six FBG temperature compensation sensors have been installed on the undersurface of the box girder of Diaoshuiyan bridge in Yongtaiwen highway. Finally, we built up a long-term structure health system for the highway bridge.展开更多
文摘The numerical method for computing the live load distribution coefficients in bridge decks is presented. The grillage analogy for representation of bridge decks is adopted in determining the general behavior under traffic loads. The principles of Maxwell＇s reciprocal theorem are developed in computing live load distribution coefficients and their influence lines. The presented method uses the approach developed in traditional methods of transversal live load distribution but bridge decks are modeled more realistic with the help of well-established grillage analogy. Simple numerical programs for grillage analysis can be used and no special software is needed. While computing the distribution coefficients for a bridge deck the rest of the analysis can be performed with habitual procedures of structural mechanics.
文摘A comparative study of two pre-stressed girder bridges, one with AASHTO （American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials） Type III girders and the other with new FIB （Florida l-beam） girders, is presented. FIB girders are expected to provide increased lateral stiffness, higher load carrying capacity, cost-efficiency and better reliability. In this paper, the first bridge that is analyzed is a 3-span bridge designed with six AASHTO Type III girders, and the second bridge has four FIB girders with the same span length, width and girder depth. The bridges are analyzed for Florida state legal loads SU4 and C5. Both bridges are analyzed using a sophisticated finite element method. The deflections, moment envelopes, section capacity and live load rating of the two bridges are obtained and compared. FIB girders have higher vertical stiffness, higher section capacity providing higher load rating than the AASHTO girders.
文摘Specific requirements and methods of settlement monitoring which were used in bridge of unballasted track passenger dedicated line or high-speed railway are introduced systematically,and mathematical model and determinant conditions of settlement were proposed simultaneously,taking Beijing—Tianjin intercity railway as an example.
文摘The theoretical design method of enhanced sensitivity fiber grating （FBG） strain sensors was given, and moreover high qualified strain sensors were developed and fabricated, whose sensing properties were good for practical applications. The strain sensor with cylindrical shell encapsulation contained three tubular structures, due to the uneven surface structure, in the area of the strain concentration, improving the sensitivity. It could achieve the embedment strain measurement and surface measurement and had the advantages of the easy installation. The good agreement was obtained between the measurements and theoretical simulation results. After each calibration test, twenty-four FBG strain sensors and six FBG temperature compensation sensors have been installed on the undersurface of the box girder of Diaoshuiyan bridge in Yongtaiwen highway. Finally, we built up a long-term structure health system for the highway bridge.
