Defect Inspection Technology for Steel Truss Suspension Bridges

Steel truss suspension bridges are prone to developing defects after prolonged use.These defects may include corrosion of the main cable or the steel truss.To ensure the normal and safe functioning of the suspension bridge,it is necessary to inspect for defects promptly,understand the cause of the defect,and locate it through the use of inspection technology.By promptly addressing defects,the suspension bridge’s safety can be ensured.The author has analyzed the common defects and causes of steel truss suspension bridges and proposed specific inspection technologies.This research is intended to aid in the timely discovery of steel truss suspension bridge defects.

Research on seismic performance of shear walls with concrete filled steel tube columns and concealed steel trusses

In order to further improve the seismic performance of RC shear walls, a new composite shear wall with concrete filled steel tube （CFT） columns and concealed steel trusses is proposed. This new shear wall is a double composite shear wall; the first composite being the use of three different force systems, CFT, steel truss and shear wall, and the second the use of two different materials, steel and concrete. Three 1/5 scaled experimental specimens： a traditional RC shear wall, a shear wall with CFT columns, and a shear wall with CFT columns and concealed steel trusses, were tested under cyclic loading and the seismic performance indices of the shear walls were comparatively analyzed. Based on the data from these experiments, a thorough elastic-plastic finite element analysis and parametric analysis of the new shear walls were carried out using ABAQUS software. The finite element results of deformation, stress distribution, and the evolution of cracks in each phase were compared with the experimental results and showed good agreement. A mechanical model was also established for calculating the load-carrying capacity of the new composite shear walls. The results show that this new type of shear wall has improved seismic performance over the other two types of shear wails tested.

Seismic response of the long-span steel truss arch bridge with the thrust under multidimensional excitation

Purpose–Under different ground motion excitation modes,the spatial coupling effect of seismic response for the arch bridge with thrust,seismic weak parts and the internal force components of the control section of main arch ribs are analyzed.Design/methodology/approach–Taking a 490 m deck type railway steel truss arch bridge as the background,the dynamic calculation model of the whole bridge was established by SAP2000 software.The seismic response analyses under one-,two-and three-dimension(1D,2D and 3D)uniform ground motion excitations were carried out.Findings–For the steel truss arch bridge composed of multiple arch ribs,any single direction ground motion excitation will cause large axial force in the chord of arch rib.The axial force caused by transverse and vertical ground motion excitation in the chord of arch crown area is 1.4–3.6 times of the corresponding axial force under longitudinal seismic excitation.The in-plane bending moment caused by the lower chord at the vault is 4.2–5.5 times of the corresponding bending moment under the longitudinal seismic excitation.For the bottom chord of arch rib,the arch foot is the weak part of earthquake resistance,but for the upper chord of arch rib,the arch foot,arch crown and the intersection of column and upper chord can all be the potential earthquake-resistant weak parts.The normal stress of the bottom chord of the arch rib under multidimensional excitation is mainly caused by the axial force,but the normal stress of the upper chord of the arch rib is caused by the axial force,in-plane and out of plane bending moment.Originality/value–The research provides specific suggestions for ground motion excitation mode and also provides reference information for the earthquake-resistant weak part and seismic design of long-span deck type railway steel truss arch bridges.

Mechanic Analysis of the Key Node in Steel Truss Bridge

Steel truss bridges are frequently used in bridge engineering because of their good ability of spanning capacity, construction and light self-weight. Main trusses are the critical component of steel truss bridge and the main truss are made of truss members linked by integral joints. This paper presents the mechanic performance of key joints, and the codified design of joints in steel truss girders according to the latest European norms. The results showed that the fatigue resistance of welded joints evaluation is necessary to predict, detect, and repair the crack in time for the safety service life of the bridge. The stresses of integral joint are greater than that of truss members;the stresses in the center area of the integral joint are greater than the stress at the edge.

Analysis on the Structural Type of Large-span Steel Truss Bridge Spe­cially Designed for Cables

When the installation of cables and pipelines needs to go across rivers,bridges are usually adopted to support the cables and pipelines for crossing the rivers.The measure can make full use of the space resources and have no effect on the flow pattern of rivers.For this reason,analysis on the structural-type design of a large-span steel truss bridge specially used for cables has been performed.The numerical results indicate that the stayed-cable bridge with steel truss beam and concrete main tower has better performance and improved structural type caparisoned with that of the beam and arch bridges,and the construction of the major beam can be without the temporary support.

Hysteretic model for bending-type frictional steel truss coupling beams

As a novel coupling beam for coupled shear wall structures,the bending-type frictional steel truss coupling beam(BFTCB)concentrates the deformation and energy dissipation in friction dampers at the bottom chord,allowing the main body to remain elastic during earthquakes.As the preparatory work for resilient structure design based on the BFTCB,this work concentrates on developing the hysteretic model for BFTCB.Firstly,the BFTCB stiffness-strength decoupling mechanism was introduced,i.e.,the shear strength is provided by friction dampers while webs control its initial stiffness.Secondly,a hysteretic model that reflects the BFTCB two-stage sliding characteristic was proposed.The model consists of a trilinear backbone curve and the unloading and reverse loading rules.The model has eight control parameters,of which two core parameters(initial stiffness and limiting shear strength)are derived from the BFTCB stiffness-strength decoupling mechanism,whereas the remaining parameters are obtained by theoretical analysis and empirical calibration.The hysteretic model was then compared with the test curves and demonstrated good accuracy.Finally,a series of FE prototypes of BFTCB with different design stiffnesses and strengths was adopted to verify the hysteretic model.The results showed that the proposed model fitted well with the FE prototypes,indicating its applicability to BFTCB with varying core design parameters.Therefore,the hysteretic model can be adopted for BFTCB to support the resilient shear wall structure design.

Experimental research on ultimate bearing capacity of N-joints of grouted square steel tube trusses

Cave-in failure is apt to occur in joints of trusses made of square hollow sections. In order to turn the failure mode into a strength failure mode of joint members, the idea is proposed that the chord of the truss is grouted to increase the cave-in beating capacity of a hollow tube chord. An experiment of eight specimens of N- joints made of grout-filled square steel tubes is performed. Based on the experimental study, the geometrical parameters of specimens are analyzed, and the effects of the confinement index ε, the spacing between the two web members g and the ratio of side length of the vertical web member to that of the chord β on the behavior of specimens are investigated through simulation analysis by simulation analyses, the mechanical properties and the failure an ANSYS program. Based on the test results and modes of this kind of joints are analyzed and the formulae to predict the ultimate bearing capacities corresponding to different failure modes are developed. The ultimate bearing capacity of compressive N-joints is calculated in accordance with the cave-in failure mode of a chord member; the ultimate bearing capacity of tension N-joints is calculated in accordance with the punchingshear failure mode; the ultimate bearing capacity of a chord member is calculated in accordance with the shear failure mode in normal sections.

Analysis of Common Fatigue Details in Steel Truss Structures

Generally, the number of fatigue cycles, the range of the repeated stresses, and the type of the structural details are the key factors affecting fatigue in large-scale welded structures. Seven types of struc- ture details were tested using a 2000-kN hydraulic-pressure-servo fatigue machine to imitate fatigue behav- ior in modern steel-truss-structures fabricated using thicker welded steel plates and integral joint technology. The details included longitudinal edge welds, welded attachment affecting detail, integral joint, and weld re- pairs on plate edges. The fatigue damage locations show that the stress (normal or shear), the shape, and the location of the weld start and end points are three major factors reducing the fatigue strength. The test results can be used for similar large structures.

Experiment and calculation on seismic behavior of RC composite core walls with concealed steel truss

To improve the seismic performance of reinforced concrete core walls,reinforced concrete com-posite core walls with concealed steel truss were proposed and systemically investigated.Two 1/6 scale core wall specimens,including a normal reinforced concrete core wall and a reinforced concrete composite core wall with concealed steel truss,were designed.The experimental study on seismic performance under cyclic loading was carried out.The load-carrying capacity,stiffness,ductility,hysteretic behavior and energy dissipation of the core walls were discussed.The test results showed that the seismic performance of core walls is improved greatly by the concealed steel truss.The calculated results were found to agree well with the actual measured ones.

Structural behaviors of steel roof truss exposed to pool fire

Experimental research was conducted to study the structural behaviors of a steel roof truss model without fire-proof coating under pool fire conditions. The data of temperature distribution and displacements of typical members were obtained. It is found that the temperature distribution of environment inside the structure, which is found to be in accordance with the multi-zone model with height, has a decisive effect on the tempera^tre evolution of steel members. Besides, it can also be observed that due to the restriction and coordination among the truss members in the localized fire, the maximum relative deflection, which occurs at the mid-span of the top chord, is relatively slight and has not exceeded 1 mm under experimental conditions. On the other hand, the column experiences a notable thermal expansion during the test. Then, a finite element model is presented and validated by the test results.

Experimental Study on Seismic Performance of Tall Building with Steel Transfer Trusses Located at a Higher Level

Based on a shaking table experiment of 1 :25 scale frame-shearwall structure model with steel transfer trusses,the dynamic characteristics,seismic responses in elastic and elastic-plastic phases with de- structive forms of the structure were studied.It was observed that cracks were developed with earthquake wave acceleration increasing,but no severe crack was developed in the structure during the experiment.In the seismic responses caused by artificial wave,site wave and E1 Centro wave,that caused by the artificial wave is the most intense one.Displacement angle between steel transfer trusses is large,which means the transfer stories might be weak.However,the seismic performance of the steel transfer trusses is good and the overall structure can satisfy seismic fortification requirements in the region of intensity 6.

Experimental research on mechanical properties of prestressed truss concrete composite beam encased with circular steel tube

Tests of 4 simply supported unbonded prestressed truss concrete composite beams encased with circular steel tube were carried out. It is found that the ratio of the stress increment of the unbonded tendon to that of the tensile steel tube is 0.252 during the using stage,and the average crack space of beams depends on the ratio of the sum of the bottom chord steel tube's outside diameter and the secondary bottom chord steel tube's section area to the effective tensile concrete area. The coefficient of uneven crack distribution is 1.68 and the formula for the calculation of crack width is established. Test results indicate that the ultimate stress increment of unbonded tendon in the beams decreases in linearity with the increase of the composite reinforcement index β0. The pure bending region of beams accords with the plane section assumption from loading to failure. The calculation formula of ultimate stress increment of the unbonded tendon and the method to calculate the bearing capacity of normal section of beams have been presented. Besides,the method to calculate the stiffness of this sort of beams is brought forward as well.

浅圆仓锥形仓顶钢桁架平台支模的研究和应用

浅圆仓仓顶为锥形现浇混凝土结构屋面,锥形的仓顶结构在浅圆仓类建筑的施工操作中较为复杂困难,常规浅圆仓仓顶支撑体系一般采用满堂支架支撑体系,此工艺出现费工费料、效率较低且成本较高等问题,无法满足高施工效率、安全性与经济性的要求。随着浅圆仓的应用越来越广泛,公司研发的钢桁架平台支模体系,通过在遂平克明面粉有限公司生产基地浅圆项目施工应用,实践证明该体系安全可靠,具有良好的社会效益和经济效益,具有广泛的推广应用价值。

大跨度钢桁梁拱桥柔性拱整体提升施工关键技术

清水坪乌江大桥主跨为240 m的下承式钢桁梁柔性拱桥,拱肋结构跨度大、自重大、施工复杂。主拱肋采用“两端原位拼装+中间段先卧拼后整体提升”的施工方案,整体提升过程中设置水平索以控制主拱肋受力和变形,根据施工阶段的实际受力需求采取多工况提吊及水平张拉方法;具体介绍了拼装支架的布置和提升支架的结构。使用有限元分析软件进行模拟分析,保证了整体受力的安全性和抗风稳定性。施工中采用计算机控制液压同步提升技术,高效、经济、顺利的完成主拱肋架设工作。

智能定位胎架系统在波形钢腹板组合梁中的应用

波形钢腹板PC组合梁是以波形钢板作为箱梁腹板的新型结构形式,比其他普通预制箱梁有很多优势。智能定位胎架系统能在波形钢腹板PC组合梁的侧部进行多个方位的调节,具有极大的工程应用潜力。该胎架系统包括桁架本体,所述支撑架板的底部均设置有竖直的第一气缸,固定板上设置有另一端与滑动座相固定的第二气缸。本定位装置旨在提供一种桁架能够在波形钢腹板侧部进行多个方位调节的定位装置,为我国的桥涵技术领域中的组合梁架设提供新的技术借鉴。

大跨度钢桁架结构卸载模拟及监测技术研究

以江苏省盐城黄淮湿地博物馆钢桁架结构卸载施工为背景,旨在通过有限元技术及基于多传感器融合的现场监测技术研究大跨度桁架结构卸载施工关键技术。研究结果表明:有限元计算结果能够获取卸载施工过程中的关键要素,为后续监测方案的设计提供参考。后续的监测结果表明,有限元方法对位移的计算结果可靠性要高于应力,与实际情况更加接近;基于多传感器融合的监测方法能够提高监测结果的准确性和远程监控效果,为桁架结构的安全性和可靠性提供了有力支撑。研究结果可为大跨度钢结构建筑的施工提供参考。

大跨度钢桁梁桥智能建造技术应用的可行性研究

大跨度钢桁梁桥的构件制造及拼装复杂,采用场内预制组装仍需消耗大量的人力、财力及工期。因此,本文采用BIM桥梁建模、三维激光扫描和虚拟预拼装技术,进行了基于BIM技术的施工方案模拟的可行性研究和基于BIM技术与三维激光扫描方法结合的构件加工质量检测研究,并在此基础上进行了基于BIM技术与三维激光扫描方法结合的虚拟拼装技术研究,探索了大跨度钢桁梁桥智能建造技术应用于指导工程实施的可行性。

导风栏杆参数对钢桁梁桥风车桥耦合振动影响研究

为探究导风栏杆参数对钢桁梁桥风车桥耦合振动的影响,以某典型超高墩钢桁梁桥为背景,对设置了新型导风栏杆的节段模型进行风洞试验及CFD数值模拟,得到不同导风栏杆参数及风攻角下车、桥三分力系数。在此基础上,建立风-车-桥系统空间耦合振动仿真分析模型,分析不同风速情况下不同导风栏杆间距、挡风面角度以及风攻角对车-桥系统动力响应的影响,得到最优导风栏杆参数。结果表明:随着导风栏杆间距增大,桥梁阻力系数缓慢减小,列车阻力系数呈增大趋势;随着挡风面角度的增大,桥梁三分力系数变化较小,列车阻力系数呈增大趋势;导风栏杆对桥梁三分力系数随风攻角变化的变化趋势影响较小,对列车阻力系数随风攻角变化的变化趋势影响较大;对于此类桥梁而言,导风栏杆间距为60~75 cm时挡风效果较为显著,60 cm间距导风栏杆可最大程度降低列车响应,且不显著增大桥梁响应;挡风面角度为10°~20°时挡风效果较为显著,10°挡风角的导风栏杆可以在充分发挥挡风效果的同时将列车响应控制在较低水平,且不会显著增大桥梁响应;挡风面角度相较于导风栏杆间距对车-桥系统振动影响小;导风栏杆可以有效减小3种风攻角条件下的列车脱轨系数以及-7°攻角条件下的轮重减载率,但同时也增大了-7°攻角和0°攻角条件下的轮重减载率以及桥梁中跨跨中横向位移。研究结果为进一步优化导风栏杆参数和保证列车在超高墩钢桁梁桥上安全营运提供参考。

高速铁路大跨度钢桁架桥接触网腕臂安装技术研究

高速铁路大跨度钢桁架桥纵向伸缩量大且变位复杂,是影响接触网腕臂偏移等系统能否正常、安全运行的重要因素,如何解决接触网腕臂安装、偏移调整与钢梁伸缩之间的协同配合,目前国内在此方面鲜有研究。通过阐述受导线伸缩影响的腕臂偏移机理和大跨度钢桁架桥梁体纵向伸缩机理,分析在不同接触网锚段布置方式下大跨度钢桁架桥梁体伸缩对腕臂偏移的影响,并采用逐工点分析法总结不同工况下钢梁伸缩与导线伸缩对腕臂偏移影响的相互关系,揭示了接触网腕臂安装曲线在导线伸缩及钢梁伸缩共同作用下的计算方法。结合典型案例计算分析,建议采用不同钢梁跨度下的推荐锚段布置方式能有效降低腕臂偏移量,并提出应重点关注伸缩缝两侧锚段腕臂偏移问题、腕臂偏移为叠加关系时缩小半锚长度、钢梁跨度大于720 m时应重点计算伸缩缝两侧双腕臂间距等优化事项。研究内容及计算公式可为系统性解决高速铁路大跨度钢桁架桥接触网腕臂偏移设计、施工及运营维护等技术难题提供理论支持。

高速铁路大跨钢桁加劲连续刚构桥长期变形影响因素研究

为研究钢桁长度和高度以及合龙顺序和顶推力对钢桁加劲连续刚构桥长期变形的影响,以某在建钢桁加劲连续刚构桥为对象,采用有限元软件建立实体模型,考虑混凝土收缩徐变作用,对恒载作用下运营20年内的变形进行分析,系统分析钢桁长度和高度对连续刚构桥长期变形的影响程度,同时利用结构力学原理推导不同合龙顺序下的顶推力解析式,探讨合龙顺序和顶推力对连续刚构桥长期变形的影响。结果表明:钢桁长度和高度的增加均可使挠跨比下降,均能提高桥梁的整体刚度,考虑到实际结构受力及施工难度,建议钢桁长度在桥梁中跨长度的3/4~7/8范围内选择,挠跨比下降42.3%~44.1%,为避免出现设计过于保守的情况,建议钢桁高度取12 m,挠跨比下降43.8%;推导出不同合龙顺序下的顶推力解析式,只与桥墩和主梁的参数有关,计算简便、概念清晰,可指导实际工程中顶推力的确定;不同合龙顺序对钢桁加劲连续刚构桥长期变形的影响较小,施加顶推力后可明显改善钢桁加劲连续刚构桥的长期变形,建议在施工过程中采用先中后边的合龙顺序,同时施加顶推力,在运营20年时边跨和中跨最大竖向变形分别下降34.6%和34.2%。