Dynamic Response Impact of Vehicle Braking on Simply Supported Beam Bridges with Corrugated Steel Webs Based on Vehicle-Bridge Coupled Vibration Analysis

A novel approach for analyzing coupled vibrations between vehicles and bridges is presented,taking into account spatiotemporal effects and mechanical phenomena resulting fromvehicle braking.Efficient modeling and solution of bridge vibrations induced by vehicle deceleration are realized using this method.The method’s validity and reliability are substantiated through numerical examples.A simply supported beam bridge with a corrugated steel web is taken as an example and the effects of parameters such as the initial vehicle speed,braking acceleration,braking location,and road surface roughness on the mid-span displacement and impact factor of the bridge are analyzed.The results show that vehicle braking significantly amplifies mid-span displacement and impact factor responses in comparison to uniform vehicular motion across the bridge.Notably,the influence of wheelto-bridge friction forces is of particular significance and cannot be overlooked.When the vehicle initiates braking near the middle of the span,both the mid-span displacement and impact factor of the bridge exhibit substantial increases,further escalating with higher braking acceleration.Under favorable road surface conditions,the midspan displacement and the impact factor during vehicle braking may exceed the design values stipulated by codes.It is important to note that road surface roughness exerts a more pronounced effect on the impact factor of the bridge in comparison to the effects of vehicle braking.

Application Strategies of Shotcrete Anchor Support Technology in Highway Bridge and Tunnel Engineering

This article analyzes the application strategies of shotcrete anchor support technology using a highway bridge-tunnel construction project as an example.The article covers various strategies,including support plan formulation,mortar shotcrete anchor construction,grid steel frame construction,steel mesh construction,and concrete support construction.This analysis aims to provide a guideline for those interested in applying this technology and improving the quality and safety of highway bridges and tunnels construction.

A Review of the Key Points in the Design of Small-Radius Curved Ramp Bridges

This article explores the fundamentals of small-radius curved ramp bridges.It covers the selection of box girder spans,support methods,and forms,along with design optimization techniques for this type of bridge structure.The purpose of this paper is to provide robust support for enhancing the design quality of these bridges and ensuring their efficacy in real-world applications.

Discussion on Construction Technology of Subway Tunnel Expansion under Bridge Foundation

As the urban populations grow,the number and size of subway construction projects are increasing while also meeting higher construction standards.So,subway construction projects must have a better understanding of construction technology.This article focuses on the construction technology of the subway tunnel expansion under the bridge foundation.By analyzing the engineering characteristics of the bridge foundation and using a project as an example,this article provides a detailed discussion of the construction process of tunnel expansion under a bridge foundation.This article aims to serve as a reference for subway tunnel construction in China to ensure the key points of construction technology are understood,thus improving construction quality and laying a solid technical foundation for the sustainable development of urban rail engineering.

Effect of temperature difference load of 32 m simply supported box beam bridge on track vertical irregularity

In order to study the effect of temperature difference load （TDL） along the vertical direction of a simply supported beam bridge section on the vertical irregularity, a rail-bridge-piers calculation model was established. Taking 32 m simply supported box beam bridge which is widely used in the construction of pas- senger dedicated line in China as an example, influences of the temperature variation between the bottom and top of the bridge, temperature curve index, type of temperature gradient, and beam height on track vertical irregularity were analyzed with the model. The results show that TDL has more effects on long wave track irregularity than on short one, and the wavelength mainly affected is approxi- mately equal to the beam span. The amplitude of irregu- larity caused by TDL is largely affected by the temperature variation, temperature curve index, and type of temperature gradient, so it is necessary to monitor the temperaturedistribution of bridges in different regions to provide accurate calculation parameters. In order to avoid the irregularity exceeding the limit values, the height of 32, 48, and 64 m simply supported box beam bridges must not be less than 2.15, 3.2, and 4.05 m, respectively.

Damage Identification in Simply Supported Bridge Based on Rotational-Angle Influence Lines Method

To locate and quantify local damage in a simply supported bridge, in this study, we derived a rotational-angle influence line equation of a simply supported beam model with local damage. Using the diagram multiplication method, we introduce an analytical formula for a novel damage-identification indicator, namely the diff erence of rotational-angle influence linescurvature(DRAIL-C). If the initial stiff ness of the simply supported beam is known, the analytical formula can be effectively used to determine the extent of damage under certain circumstances. We determined the effectiveness and anti-noise performance of this new damage-identification method using numerical examples of a simply supported beam, a simply supported hollow-slab bridge, and a simply supported truss bridge. The results show that the DRAIL-C is directly proportional to the moving concentrated load and inversely proportional to the distance between the bridge support and the concentrated load and the distance between the damaged truss girder and the angle measuring points. The DRAIL-C indicator is more sensitive to the damage in a steel-truss-bridge bottom chord than it is to the other elements.

Wind tunnel measurement of aerodynamic characteristics of trains passing each other on a simply supported box girder bridge

The aerodynamic performance of high-speed trains passing each other was investigated on a simply supported box girder bridge,with a span of 32 m,under crosswinds.The bridge and train models,modeled at a geometric scale ratio of 1:30,were used to test the aerodynamic forces of the train,with the help of a designed moving test rig in the XNJD-3 wind tunnel.The effects of wind speed,train speed,and yaw angle on the aerodynamic coefficients of the train were analyzed.The static and moving model tests were compared to demonstrate how the movement of the train influences its aerodynamic characteristics.The results show that the sheltering effect introduced by trains passing each other can cause a sudden change in force on the leeward train,which is further influenced by the wind and running speeds.Detailed analyses related to the effect of wind and train speeds on the aerodynamic coefficients were conducted.The relationship between the change in aerodynamic coefficients and yaw angle was finally described by a series of proposed fitting formulas.

Semi-active control of a cable-stayed bridge under multiple-support excitations

This paper presents a semi-active strategy for seismic protection of a benchmark cable-stayed bridge with consideration of multiple-support excitations. In this control strategy, Magnetorheological (MR) dampers are proposed as control devices, a LQG-clipped-optimal control algorithm is employed. An active control strategy, shown in previous researches to perform well at controlling the benchmark bridge when uniform earthquake motion was assumed, is also used in this study to control this benchmark bridge with consideration of multiple-support excitations. The performance of active control system is compared to that of the presented semi-active control strategy. Because the MR fluid damper is a con-trollable energy- dissipation device that cannot add mechanical energy to the structural system, the proposed control strategy is fail-safe in that bounded-input, bounded-output stability of the controlled structure is guaranteed. The numerical results demonstrated that the performance of the presented control design is nearly the same as that of the active control system; and that the MR dampers can effectively be used to control seismically excited cable-stayed bridges with multiple-support excitations.

Experimental Geotechnical Characterization Campaign of the Matam Soil for Lithology: Application to the Study of Supports of the Balterdi Bridge

This paper presents a geotechnical study whose objective is to determine the lithology of the soil of Balterdi village (Matam, Senegal). A bridge-type structure with six supports is to be built on the studied site. The drilling program consisted of six core drillings (SC) each 30 m deep with sampling and six destructive drillings with pressuremeter tests (SP) every 1.5 m up to 30 m deep. A pair of core and pressuremeter tests was carried out under each support. From the results of the core drill holes and the geological model of the site, it can be seen that the lithology of the soil along the structure consists essentially of soft clay layers, becoming firm at depth over the first 18 m on average (with some incursions of sandy layers) resting on medium to compacted sand up to 30 m. Brown clayey fill is also present between piers P3 and P5. The presence of a watercourse along the structure is noted. The foundations will therefore be carried out in the water. The results of the pressuremeter tests confirm the homogeneity of the soil over the whole area. Indeed, the values obtained are almost similar for all the tests. According to the limit pressures obtained, the clayey-sandy formations encountered along the structure are respectively soft to firm and moderately compact to compact. Their limit pressures are high enough to allow good bearing capacities.

Microelectronic neural bridging of toad nerves to restore leg function

The present study used a microelectronic neural bridge comprised of electrode arrays for neural signal detection, functional electrical stimulation, and a microelectronic circuit including signal amplifying, processing, and functional electrical stimulation to bridge two separate nerves, and to restore the lost function of one nerve. The left leg of one spinal toad was subjected to external mechanical stimulation and functional electrical stimulation driving. The function of the left leg of one spinal toad was regenerated to the corresponding leg of another spinal toad using a microelectronic neural bridge. Oscilloscope tracings showed that the electromyographic signals from controlled spinal toads were generated by neural signals that controlled the spinal toad, and there was a delay between signals. This study demonstrates that microelectronic neural bridging can be used to restore neural function between different injured nerves.

UHPFRC Cast-in-Situ Over-Lay of Bridge Abutments

Use of UHPFRC(ultra high performance fiber reinforced concrete)cast-in-situ over-lays for repairs and strengthening of bridge decks is already quite a widely used technology,while use of this method for strengthening of bridge supports is still much less often.This paper describes the first use of this technology for bridge abutments in the Czech Republic,and if we know well,also the first use of such a ribbed over-lay internationally.

Structural Behavior of Long Span Overhead Sign Support Bridges

Overhead sign-support bridges that allow displaying necessary information for travelers across the multiple lanes in highways often use large message sign panels: static message sign (SMS) panels or dynamic message sign (DMS) panels. Along with conventional SMS panel, the use of DMS panel is increasing in highways over time owing to their effective capability to guide the travelers in real-time. A 230-ft long span 4-chord overhead steel truss bridge attached with SMS and DMS panel has been studied through extensive finite element analysis to observe the structural integrity. The static wind load was applied in model truss for four different configurations as per 2016 AASHTO LRFD design specification. The innovative structural detailing approach for truss end support and connection detailing for toll-equipment supporting frame was proposed based on static analysis. The present study will help engineers to design overhead sign support bridges by ensuring both public safety and structural integrity.

基于声发射的钢桥面板焊接气孔缺陷在线识别

为实现正交异性钢桥面板机器人智能化焊接过程中缺陷的在线监测,提出了一种基于快速傅里叶变换和支持向量机的气孔缺陷声发射识别方法.通过开展机器人焊接实验,揭示了钢桥面板焊接及缺陷产生过程的声发射特征.无损伤与气孔缺陷2种工况信号的幅值、振铃计数、峰值频率和中心频率等参数重叠交叉严重、相关性不显著,而气孔缺陷信号的傅里叶频谱存在更多高频能量分布,因此以频谱为输入建立2种工况的径向基核支持向量机模型.实验结果表明,与朴素贝叶斯、随机森林和线性核支持向量机模型相比,径向基核支持向量机模型拥有更高的正确率(95.4%)和召回率(94.3%),能够用于焊接过程气孔缺陷的在线识别,具有较强的鲁棒性和实用性.

无砟轨道对不同地形下简支梁桥地震反应的影响

研究目的:为研究CRTSⅡ型板式无砟轨道系统对多跨简支梁桥下部结构地震反应的影响,以32 m简支梁桥为研究对象,分别建立线桥一体化模型与单墩模型,采用反应谱法研究3种典型地形条件下轨道纵向约束效应对桥墩地震反应的影响规律。研究结论:(1)跨越平坦地形时,受轨道系统与端刺的影响,线桥一体化模型的墩底内力呈边界处小、中跨大的抛物线型分布,与单墩模型相比,中跨区域的桥墩处在地震反应放大区;(2)跨越V字形地形时,该区域各墩底内力呈现临界墩底内力显著增大、中跨高墩的墩底内力明显减小的U字形分布特征;(3)跨越Λ字形地形时,该区域各墩底内力呈现以中跨矮墩为中心、且其墩底内力显著增大、相邻墩底内力明显减小的Λ字形分布特征,中跨矮墩在抗震设计时应加以重视;(4)本研究成果可应用于类似典型地形条件下的高速铁路简支梁桥的抗震设计。

基于桥梁响应的高速铁路简支梁离心力折减方法

为分析规范离心力计算公式中竖向活载折减系数的理论来源,建立列车-曲线桥-墩系统的空间模型进行车桥耦合振动仿真计算。提出以桥梁动力响应与设计离心力产生的静力响应之比作为竖向活载折减系数的方法,结合反向传播神经网络分析列车车速、桥梁墩高、跨度、曲线半径等因素对折减系数的影响程度。结果表明:车速对折减系数的影响最大,其次为桥梁跨度;竖向活载折减系数反映了列车荷载图式中设计活载与运营列车轴重的差异,折减系数应与列车荷载图式、实际运营列车相匹配;现行规范中竖向活载折减系数公式对中国高速铁路ZK荷载具有良好的适配性,能满足高速铁路简支梁离心力设计的要求。

钢-混凝土组合简支桥面连续结构横向应力分析

针对钢-混组合简支梁桥的桥面连续结构开裂等病害,围绕桥面连接板的横桥向应力问题,采用线弹性理论和板的偏微分方程进行分析,得出了桥面连接板挠度和应力的分布函数,建立非线性有限元模型,并进行实桥荷载试验.通过比较理论解、有限元解和实测试验结果,证实了理论解和有限元的有效性.根据得到的分布函数,发现横桥向和纵桥向上的最大拉应力出现在钢梁端部位置的连接板的上缘.此外,还分析了连接板区域尺寸变化对横桥向应力峰值的影响,包括纵梁端部距支座的长度、纵梁的间距以及连接板区域整体尺寸变化.结果表明:较小的纵梁间距和较长的纵梁端部与支撑之间的距离会导致连接板中的横向拉应力峰值增加,并提高横向拉应力在总应力中的占比,从而导致桥面连接板早于设计荷载开裂.因此对于纵梁间距较小、梁端长度较长的钢-混组合简支梁桥桥面连续结构,仅计算其纵桥向受力性能会导致计算结果偏危险,建议按照本文方法考虑横桥向应力对桥面连接板的影响.

基于增设支撑的重载铁路小跨度梁加固技术

研究目的:小跨度梁是重载铁路运输中的重要组成部分和薄弱环节,其服役性能易受列车轴重的影响,难以满足重载铁路扩能的需求。本文以重载铁路常见12.0 m跨度梁为例,提出一种增设竖向支撑改变结构体系的小跨度梁简易加固方法,并结合数值模拟和实桥试验测试,开展加固参数影响分析和小跨度梁加固前后静动力适应性研究,确定合理加固参数。研究结论:(1)增设支撑加固法基本原理是在小跨度梁原支座两侧增设竖向支撑,通过减小桥梁跨度和改变桥梁体系结构来降低梁体内应力,进而提高桥梁承载能力和使用条件;(2)增设竖向支撑刚度合理取值为原支座刚度的50%,加固距离则以安装在墩帽边缘处为宜,增设支撑纵向宽度需与原支座一致;(3)采用增设支撑加固后,桥梁结构跨中挠度、横向振动加速度和竖向振幅以及支座竖向位移等静动力性能指标改善显著,降幅均达到20%以上,桥梁横向振幅、竖向加速度改善程度略小;(4)本文提出的加固方法可为既有铁路桥梁强化改造及养护维修提供参考和借鉴。

涉水高墩现浇箱梁支撑体系的承载能力分析和方案优化

混凝土现浇梁支架虽然属于临时结构,但仍具有承载功能,而且随着桥梁工程的发展,高大支架的受力也越来越复杂,传统的结构力学手算方法已无法全面反映和权衡特殊体型、特殊部位和特殊工况的受力情况。为保证工程的顺利开展,需采用数值方法进行整体承载力计算和方案设计。该文采用Midas/Civil有限元软件,从强度、刚度、稳定性和经济性(用钢量)等方面综合评价满堂支撑、梁式支撑体系的安全性能和通用性。结果表明:(1)满堂支撑虽然施工简单,用钢量小,下部支撑杆系较多,受力均匀,变形小,最大挠度仅为2.82 mm,但是强度和稳定性不及梁式支撑,对场地要求还高。当应用于高大桥梁时,需整体进行屈曲分析,谨防结构失稳破坏;(2)梁式支撑虽然不会发生强度和失稳性破坏,对场地和地基基本没有要求。但是其用钢量高、施工难度也大,并且因跨中缺乏竖向支撑,变形有所增加。因此,在应用于“预拱度”要求较高的复杂桥梁工程中时,需进行找形分析;(3)在力学指标均达标的前提下,可以适当调整贝雷梁横向净距或下弦杆加强等措施,以获取经济性。以该文案例工程为例,贝雷梁净距由80 cm调整到100cm,可以节省约10%的用钢量。

预应力效应对中速磁浮线路简支梁车-桥耦合振动响应的影响

以长沙磁浮线路简支梁桥为研究对象,建立考虑不同预应力效应的磁浮线路简支梁桥车-桥耦合振动模型,分析预应力效应对中速磁浮线路车-桥耦合振动响应的影响。结果表明:预应力效应的变化对桥梁动力响应影响明显,预应力增加显著加剧桥梁竖向振动加速度,预应力由0.67P0(P0为张拉控制应力)增加到1.33P0时,桥梁跨中竖向最大加速度从0.21 m/s^(2)增至0.44 m/s^(2);车速增加会加剧预应力效应的影响,对桥梁竖向振动加速度的影响尤为明显,车速由20 km/h增加到200 km/h时,在1.00P0作用下,桥梁跨中竖向最大加速度从0.15 m/s^(2)增至0.76 m/s^(2);箱壁局部变形对车-桥耦合竖向振动响应有显著影响,预应力导致的箱壁局部变形不可忽略。

甘溪特大桥空腹三角区施工阶段受力分析

甘溪特大桥是主跨300 m的空腹式连续刚构桥,空腹三角区上弦箱梁采用可伸缩部分立柱后支配合挂篮悬浇,下弦箱梁采用全斜拉扣挂法配合挂篮悬浇。为分析采用该施工方法在三角区临时结构体系中的受力特性,总结三角区临时结构体系施工过程中受力变化规律,验证施工方法的有效性,并提出临时扣索和支撑立柱的最佳解除时机,采用有限元结构分析软件模拟全桥施工过程。结果表明:采用该工法施工,结构受力满足规范要求。三角区施工过程中,已施工的上、下弦箱梁以受压为主,受下一节段混凝土浇筑、立柱支顶、扣索张拉等工序影响,其间会出现短暂轻微受拉状态。三角区合龙完成时,箱梁截面以受压为主,局部存在轻微受拉。全桥合龙后三角区箱梁为全受压状态,较三角区合龙状态压应力增加明显。临时扣索、立柱拆除后,上、下弦箱梁出现了明显的应力重分布,但仍为全受压状态。临时扣索索力峰值均出现在三角区合龙完成前,三角区合龙后总体呈下降趋势,临近拆除前有所回升。后方临时立柱在施工过程中支撑力总体呈下降趋势,前方立柱呈上升趋势,临近拆除前立柱支撑力增幅均较大。经比选,推荐全桥合龙后先拆立柱、再拆扣索。