Numerical Analysis of Cold-Formed Thin-Walled Steel Short Columns with Pitting Corrosion during Bridge Construction

Pitting corrosion is harmful during bridge construction,which will lead to uneven roughness of steel surfaces and reduce the thickness of steel.Hence,the effect of pitting corrosion on the mechanical properties of cold-formed thin-walled steel stub columns is studied,and the empirical formulas are established through regression fitting to predict the ultimate load of web and flange under pitting corrosion.In detail,the failure modes and load-displacement curves of specimens with different locations,area ratios,and depths are obtained through a large number of non-linear finite element analysis.As for the specimens with pitting corrosion on the web,all the specimens are subject to local buckling failure,and the failure mode will not change with pitting corrosion,but the failure location will change with pitting corrosion location;the size,location,and area ratio of pitting corrosion have little influence on the ultimate load of cold-formed thin-walled steel short columns,but the loss rate of pitting corrosion section area has a greater impact on the ultimate bearing capacity.As for the specimen with flange pitting corrosion,the location and area ratio of pitting corrosion have less influence on the ultimate load of cold-formed thin-walled steel short columns,and the section area loss rate has greater influence on the ultimate bearing capacity;the impact of web pitting corrosion on the ultimate load is greater than that of flange pitting corrosion under the same condition of pitting corrosion section area.The prediction formulas of limit load which are suitable for pitting corrosion of web and flange are established,which can provide a reference for performance evaluation of corroded cold-formed thin-walled steel.

Improved concept models for straight thin-walled columns with box cross section

This paper focuses on developing improved concept models for straight thin-walled box sectional columns which can better predict the peak crushing force that occurs during crashworthiness analyses. We develop a nonlinear translational spring based on previous research and apply such a spring element to build the enhanced concept models. The work presented in this article is developed on the basis of the publication of the author (Liu and Day, 2006b) and has been applied in a crashworthiness design issue, which is presented by the author in another paper (Liu, 2008).

THE APPROXIMATE ANALYTICAL SOLUTION FOR THE BUCKLING LOADS OF A THIN-WALLED BOX COLUMN WITH VARIABLE CROSS-SECTION

For a thin-walled box column with variable cross-section, the three governing equations for torsional-flexural buckling are ordinary differential equations of the second or fourth order with variable coefficients, so it is very difficult to solve them by means of an analytic method. In this paper, polynomials are used to approximate the geometric properties of cross-section and certain coefficients of the differential equations. Based on the energy principle and the Galerkin's method, the approximate formulas for calculating the flexural and torsional buckling loads of this kind of columns are developed respectively, and numerical examples are used to verify the correctness of the solutions obtained. The results calculated in this paper provide the basis for demonstrating the stability of thin-walled box columns with variable cross-section. This paper is of practical value.

Closed-form solution to thin-walled box girders considering effects of shear deformation and shear lag

Considering three longitudinal displacement functions and uniform axial displacement functions for shear lag effect and uniform axial deformation of thin-walled box girder with varying depths,a simple and efficient method with high precision to analyze the shear lag effect of thin-walled box girders was proposed.The governing differential equations and boundary conditions of the box girder under lateral loading were derived based on the energy-variational method,and closed-form solutions to stress and deflection corresponding to lateral loading were obtained.Analysis and calculations were carried out with respect to a trapezoidal box girder under concentrated loading or uniform loading and a rectangular box girder under concentrated loading.The analytical results were compared with numerical solutions derived according to the high order finite strip element method and the experimental results.The investigation shows that the closed-form solution is in good agreement with the numerical solutions derived according to the high order finite strip method and the experimental results,and has good stability.Because of the shear lag effect,the stress in cross-section centroid is no longer zero,thus it is not reasonable enough to assume that the strain in cross-section centroid is zero without considering uniform axial deformation.

Lateral static and dynamic characteristics of thin-walled box girder

To analyze the static and dynamic behaviors of the thin-walled box girder in its lateral webs in consideration of shear lag effect and shear deformation, an approach based on the minimum potential principle is introduced in this paper. Both static and dynamic response equations as well as the corresponding natural boundary conditions of the box girder are deduced. Meanwhile, three generalized displacement functions： w （x） , U（x） and O（x） are employed and their differences in the calculus of variation are quantitatively investigated. The comparison of finite shell element results with analytical results of calculation examples validates the feasibility of the proposed approach.

A comparative study on the hull strength of a ship with thin-walled box girders

Based on the Finite Element Analysis and Thin Walled-Box girder Mechanics, two design concepts of adding box girders under main deck in order to increase the hull strength of ship are presented. By comparison and analysis on the longitudinal strength, torsion strength and deck buckling between designed concepts and the original concept, it is found that by adding box girders under the main deck, the weight of hull structure is increased by lower than 10%, but the stress on the plate of the main deck is reduced by about 10%, the stress on the plating of the second deck is reduced about 20%. The shear stress on the plating of both of the main deck and second deck is reduced, but the shear stresses in several nodes are increased. Also the capability of resisting damage to ship is obviously increased by adding box girders under the main deck. The deck buckling is also increased by more than 90%. Consequently, the box girders added under the main deck are useful and effective to increase the strength of hull and ship survivability.

Effect of PWHT with Sheet-Type Ceramic Heater on Compressive Behaviors of Non-Stiffened Welded Steel Box Columns

A series of fundamental experimental investigation was conducted in order to examine the effect of PWHT by sheet-type ceramic heater on the residual stress, deformation and compressive behavior of non-stiffened welded box columns. The sheet-type ceramic heater was able to control the required temperature history for PWHT with high accuracy. The welding-induced tensile and compressive residual stresses of the specimens were reduced by 90% and 76% respectively with PWHT. Besides, PWHT could reduce the welding-induced out-of-plane deformation by 22%. It was revealed that the PWHT specimens had a slight higher stiffness than the As-welded specimens when applying monotonic static compressive load on both As-welded and PWHT specimens. They could also enhance the ultimate compressive load capacity about 32% of that of the As-welded specimens. The effectiveness of PWHT with the sheet-type ceramic heater could be confirmed.

Powell's optimal identification of material constants of thin-walled box girders based on Fibonacci series search method

A dynamic Bayesian error function of material constants of the structure is developed for thin-walled curve box girders. Combined with the automatic search scheme with an optimal step length for the one-dimensional Fibonacci series, Powell＇s optimization theory is used to perform the stochastic identification of material constants of the thin-walled curve box. Then, the steps in the parameter identification are presented. Powell＇s identification procedure for material constants of the thin-walled curve box is compiled, in which the mechanical analysis of the thin-walled curve box is completed based on the finite curve strip element （FCSE） method. Some classical examples show that Powell＇s identification is numerically stable and convergent, indicating that the present method and the compiled procedure are correct and reliable. During the parameter iterative processes, Powell＇s theory is irrelevant with the calculation of the FCSE partial differentiation, which proves the high computation efficiency of the studied methods. The stochastic performances of the system parameters and responses axe simultaneously considered in the dynamic Bayesian error function. The one-dimensional optimization problem of the optimal step length is solved by adopting the Fibonacci series search method without the need of determining the region, in which the optimized step length lies.

Seismic performance and comparison of three different I beam to box column joints

Despite the inherently advantages of the box column, finding the best option for the I beam to the box column connection is the main challenge in using the box column as a structural member for special moment frames. In this paper, the seismic performance of urtreinforced connection, weakened connection and strengthened connection was evaluated through a comprehensive experimental program. The seismic comparisons were fabricated by assessing the strength, ductility and energy dissipation in each configuration. Three full scale tests with several connections were carried out. All the specimens were subjected to cyclic loading and prior to failure by forming a plastic hinge in the beam, all the connections managed to reach an inelastic rotation of more than 6.0% rad. The experimental and analytical results showed that the seismic performance of the strengthened connection with flange and shear plates turned out to be the most effective in the beam to the box column connection. Moreover, the normalized stress distribution of the continuity plates revealed that the possibility of the weld fracture in unreinforced connection is more than other specimens.

某不规则多层长途汽车站结构设计及分析

某不规则多层长途汽车站工程主要由长途客运站、公交首末站、换乘连廊及站台雨棚组成。长途客运站主体结构采用框架-剪力墙结构+张弦梁屋盖。换乘连廊采用单排柱柱顶铰接的排架结构。主要介绍了具有多排斜柱、扭转不规则、楼板大开洞、凹凸不规则等多项不规则的长途客运站的抗震性能设计、屋面张弦梁结构设计;分析了钢箱梁+钢筋混凝土Y形分叉柱的换乘连廊的结构特点;剖析了钢箱梁考虑剪力滞效应和受压局部稳定影响的有效截面宽度的计算及Y形分叉柱与横梁、Y形分叉柱柱墩支座选型的设计要点。分析结果表明,所采取的合理结构设计确保了结构安全。

考虑局部屈曲加劲钢箱形构件极限承载力的纤维梁柱模型

大型桥梁加劲钢箱形构件的极限承载力会受到板件局部稳定性能的影响,而目前尚缺乏成熟的可直接计入局部屈曲的高效计算模型。归纳总结国内外钢构件计算方法对局部屈曲的处理方式,明确以有效应力法即采用板件(或加劲板)平均受压应力-应变曲线简化局部屈曲效应的研究思路。通过有限元程序ANSYS二次开发钢板拉压非对称本构模型,提出一种可直接计入局部屈曲的纤维梁柱模型。材料本构模型中受压应力-应变曲线通过小型的加劲板板壳模型得到,且全面考虑了焊接残余应力与几何缺陷。搜集已开展的钢箱梁、钢桥塔及钢拱肋的稳定性试验,采用提出的纤维梁柱模型、板壳模型与传统弹塑性梁柱模型进行分析,展示截面纤维划分策略,验证文中纤维梁柱模型的可靠性与高效性;通过设置不同的缺陷参数,探讨缺陷水平与局部屈曲对各个构件极限承载力的影响。研究表明,随着缺陷水平的严重,局部屈曲会显著降低极限承载力,提出的纤维梁柱单元模型能够有效地预测加劲钢箱形构件的极限承载力,具有较广泛的应用前景。

基于墩柱增设的独柱墩曲线箱梁桥抗倾覆研究

近年来,独柱墩曲线箱梁桥整体侧翻倾覆事故时有发生,开展抗倾覆分析及加固对策的研究具有重要的工程价值。以某匝道桥为工程背景,考虑其抗倾覆稳定性,使用支座失效法并结合有限元分析软件Midas/Civil建立柔性梁格有限元模型,对独柱墩曲线箱梁桥加固前后的抗倾覆稳定性和动力特性进行了对比分析。研究结果表明:加固前该桥曲线箱梁的一阶振型为扭转振动,在4号墩处,易发生扭转,可能导致支座脱空,此时该桥抗倾覆稳定系数最小为1.97,不满足规范中抗倾覆稳定系数不小于2.50的要求。采用墩柱增设法对4号墩进行加固后,该桥曲线箱梁的一阶振型为纵向弯曲振动,抗倾覆稳定系数最小为4.31,抗倾覆能力得到显著提升。通过现场抗倾覆稳定性静载试验,对加固效果进行了实桥验证,效果较好。

可滑动钢锚箱组合索塔锚固结构力学性能试验研究

佛山富龙西江特大桥4~26号斜拉索塔上锚固采用可滑动钢锚箱组合索塔锚固结构,为掌握这种新型索塔锚固结构的力学性能,开展1∶2缩尺模型试验,对滑动副的工作性能、钢锚箱和混凝土塔柱应力状态、钢锚箱与混凝土塔柱间竖向相对滑移量、斜拉索索力传递路径及混凝土塔壁裂缝的发展规律进行研究。结果表明:镜面不锈钢与双组份石墨烯改性氟碳漆涂层组成的滑动副摩擦系数为0.055,适合作为可滑动钢锚箱的滑动副;钢锚箱侧拉板在斜拉索索力作用下处于拉、弯、剪复合受力状态,最大应力为150 MPa,应力水平较低,混凝土塔柱顺桥向最大拉应力仅为0.57 MPa,即使不设预应力也无开裂风险;钢锚箱与混凝土塔柱间的竖向相对滑移量很小,二者间连接可靠,能够很好地共同承受竖向索力;滑动端锁定前,竖向索力几乎全部由钢锚箱的固定端通过剪力连接件传递给混凝土塔柱,水平索力几乎全部由钢锚箱承担,滑动端锁定后,斜拉索索力增量由钢锚箱与混凝土塔柱共同承担;加载至2.5倍标准组合索力过程中,结构依次出现竖向裂缝和水平裂缝,所有裂缝宽度均较小,最大宽度仅0.2 mm。

某钢框架箱型柱焊缝开裂原因分析研究

本文以某钢框架箱型柱焊缝为研究对象,通过现场检查、对焊缝尺寸、熔透深度等数据进行采集及结构计算,对箱型柱焊缝开裂原因进行分析,保证钢框架结构在后期正常安全使用。

大跨度弧形箱梁加外悬挑倒三角体育场钢结构屋盖施工

研究主要介绍龙港体育中心项目单柱支撑大跨度弧形箱梁加外悬挑倒三角体育场钢结构屋盖施工技术。柱支撑大跨度弧形箱梁加外悬挑倒三角桁架体育场钢结构屋盖在对各种抗风构件的材料、风洞试验类型、安装方式等内容进行了比对,该工法技术、资源及环保优势明显。研究结合单柱支撑大跨度弧形箱梁加外悬挑倒三角体育场钢结构屋盖实际施工工况,阐述了单柱支撑大跨度弧形箱梁加外悬挑倒三角体育场钢结构屋盖的施工工艺、注意事项及应用前景,以供同类工程提供借鉴参考。

铝电解立柱母线短路口绝缘问题分析及应用

传统的短路口均采用绝缘片加绝缘盒的方式建立高电位差实现启/停电解槽,存在运行风险大、日常防护难度高、易出现短路口搭接并引发打火甚至爆炸事故等问题,采取在原绝缘片的基础上,结合立柱母线短路口结构,增大短路口绝缘厚度、拓宽短路口保护面积等措施,使电解槽短路口安全风险降低90%,工作效率提高1%~2%,可节约总成本8.04万元/a。

上跨铁路营业线大型高铁站房施工技术创新

杭州南站是杭州市南部现代化综合交通枢纽中心,是关乎民生的重点工程。主站房钢屋盖施工时上跨8条铁路营业线,在我国施工领域尚属首例,无类似施工经验可借鉴。针对杭州南站主体结构施工特点,分析线路转场开通时段、顺序、范围等,划分主体结构施工区段,确定“三阶段四次转场”施工方案;通过试拼试焊,确定“十”字形钢柱截面12块钢板焊接方法和顺序,采用现场精密测量定位、双夹板固定、测量机器人辅助校正空间位置等技术,实现钢柱精确定位与对接;通过合理划分单元、设计可靠的滑移体系、同步滑移、安全落位、精确合龙等关键环节,形成分单元滑移施工关键技术。通过细致周密策划、科学合理组织、综合应用BIM技术等信息化手段及研发特殊施工条件下系列工装,顺利完成了杭州南站的主体结构施工。

弯曲桥梁抗倾覆性能分析与加固设计

抗倾覆性能是曲线桥梁的一项重要安全性指标。对于某高速公路工程平面弯曲梁桥,通过空间有限元建模分析,计算了弯曲混凝土连续箱梁的抗倾覆稳定系数与支座反力,并进行了抗倾覆加固设计。由分析验算结果可知,钢板混凝土盖梁加固措施受力简明、施工方便,宜用于快捷加固独柱墩弯曲桥梁以增强其抗倾覆性能。

独柱墩混凝土连续弯箱梁桥抗倾覆性能分析与加固评价

文章在深入研究独柱墩混凝土连续弯箱梁桥失稳倾覆机制的基础上,利用相应的数值模拟法构建计算模型,验算实桥新增钢盖梁措施对抗倾覆稳定性的影响。结果表明,该方案符合现有规范条件,具备合理性和实用性,对同类工程具有一定的借鉴意义。

高效液相色谱仪检测条件研究

HJ 478-2009《水质多环芳烃的测定液液萃取和固相萃取高效液相色谱法》标准对高效液相色谱仪的柱温箱使用温度尚未明确,且行业内同行未对该检测条件进行深入探究。本文目的是研究HJ 478-2009在使用高效液相色谱仪的最佳使用温度和最佳流动相流量,探索仪器柱温箱温度对分离16种多环芳香烃组分的影响,确保国家标准溶液质控GBW 08736多环芳烃标准溶液在标准证书范围内。结论表明,不同柱温箱温度对于多环芳烃组分的分离存在一定的影响,最佳温度为20℃,流动相流量对某些成分存在一定影响,流动相流速0.8ml/min~1.2ml/min均可。