Study on the Construction Technology of Subgrade Pavement in Road and Bridge Settlement Section

With the continuous development of China’s economy,the construction of roads and bridges work has put forward higher requirements.Due to various factors,the long-term use of roads and bridges will produce a settlement phenomenon.Therefore,it is crucial to address settlement issues during the construction of roads and bridges to ensure that the quality of subgrade and pavement construction meets national regulations.This paper introduces the harm of subgrade pavement subsidence,analyzes the causes of subgrade pavement deformation,and discusses the technical points of subgrade pavement construction,hoping to provide some reference for relevant practitioners.

Analysis of ground vibrations induced by high-speed train moving on pile-supported subgrade using three-dimensional FEM

The pile-supported subgrade has been widely used in high-speed railway construction in China.To investigate the ground vibrations of such composite foundation subjected to moving loads induced by high-speed trains(HSTs),three-dimensional(3D)finite element method(FEM)models involving the pile,pile cap and cushion are established.Validation of the proposed model is conducted through comparison of model predictions with the field measurements.On this basis,ground vibrations generated by HSTs under different train speeds as well as the ground vibration attenuation with the distance away from the track centerline are investigated.In addition,the effects of piles and pile elastic modulus on ground vibrations are well studied.Results show that the pile-reinforcement of the subgrade could significantly contribute to the reduction of ground vibrations.In particular,the increase of elastic modulus of pile could lead to consistent reduction of ground vibrations.However,when the pile elastic modulus is beyond 10 GPa,this benefit of pile-reinforcement on vibration isolation can hardly be increased further.

Review of research on high-speed railway subgrade settlement in soft soil area

Construction issues of high-speed rail infrastructures have been increasingly concerned worldwide,of which the subgrade settlement in soft soil area becomes a particularly critical problem.Due to the high compressibility and low permeability of soft soil,the post-construction settlement of the subgrade is extremely difficult to control in these regions,which seriously threatens the operation safety of high-speed trains.In this work,the significant issues of high-speed railway subgrades in soft soil regions are discussed.The theoretical and experimental studies on foundation treatment methods for ballasted and ballastless tracks are reviewed.The settlement evolution and the settlement control effect of different treatment methods are highlighted.Control technologies of subgrade differential settlement are subsequently briefly presented.Settlement calculation algorithms of foundations reinforced by different treatment methods are discussed in detail.The defects of existing prediction methods and the challenges faced in their practical applications are analyzed.Furthermore,the guidance on future improvement in control theories and technologies of subgrade settlement for high-speed railway lines and the corresponding challenges are provided.

Full-scale multi-functional test platform for investigating mechanical performance of track–subgrade systems of high-speed railways

Motivated by the huge practical engineering demand for the fundamental understanding of mechanical characteristics of high-speed railway infrastructure,a fullscale multi-functional test platform for high-speed railway track–subgrade system is developed in this paper,and its main functions for investigating the mechanical performance of track–subgrade systems are elaborated with three typical experimental examples.Comprising the full-scale subgrade structure and all the five types of track structures adopted in Chinese high-speed railways,namely the CRTS I,the CRTS II and the CRTS III ballastless tracks,the double-block ballastless track and the ballasted track,the test platform is established strictly according to the construction standard of Chinese high-speed railways.Three kinds of effective loading methods are employed,including the real bogie loading,multi-point loading and the impact loading.Various types of sensors are adopted in different components of the five types of track–subgrade systems to measure the displacement,acceleration,pressure,structural strain and deformation,etc.Utilizing this test platform,both dynamic characteristics and long-term performance evolution of high-speed railway track–subgrade systems can be investigated,being able to satisfy the actual demand for large-scale operation of Chinese high-speed railways.As examples,three typical experimental studies are presented to elucidate the comprehensive functionalities of the full-scale multi-functional test platform for exploring the dynamic performance and its long-term evolution of ballastless track systems and for studying the long-term accumulative settlement of the ballasted track–subgrade system in high-speed railways.Some interesting phenomena and meaningful results are captured by the developed test platform,which provide a useful guidance for the scientific operation and maintenance of high-speed railway infrastructure.

Structural analysis and design of frost resistance function for subgrade of high-speed railway ballasted track in cold regions

According to the technical characteristics of short fixed wheelbase of a high-speed carriage, a subgrade-track integrated space mechanical response analysis model is proposed for trains under the action ofbiaxial load after the comparison of the stress distribution characteristics of the ballast track subgrade bed structures for high-speed railway under the action of uniaxial load and biaxial load. The loading threshold value （high-cycle long-term dynamic strength） under the circum- stance where the cumulative deformation of subgrade structure gradually develops and finally reaches the convergent state, and its relationship with the foundation coefficient K30 were deduced, based on the characteristics of cumulative defor- mation evolution obtained from the unit structure filling model test under the action of cyclic loading. In view of structure stability and frost resistance requirements of the railway subgrade in cold regions, technical conditions to maintain good service performance of subgrade structure of high-speed railway ballasted track are discussed and analyzed. Study results show that the additive effect manifests itself obviously for railway train bogies under the action of biaxial load than uni- axial load, which has a significant dynamic effect on the subgrade bed bottom and a slight effect on the surface layer. Thus, the adoption of a biaxial load model in the design of a high-speed railway subgrade accurately reflects the vehicle load. Pursuant to the structure design principle, the design method of the subgrade structure of high-speed railway ballasted track is proposed to meet the technical requirements such as structural strength, bearing stiffness and high-cyclic and long-term stability. Technical indicators are obtained for the variation of thickness of the surface layer of reinforced sub- grade bed in the double-layer subgrade mode along with the change of K30 at the subgrade bed bottom. The double-layer structure mode of ＂closure on the upper layer and drainage on the lower layer＂ was proposed in order to meet the water- proofing and drainage requirements of the upper layer of the subgrade bed in cold regions. A dense-framework graded gravel filler with weak water permeability at a coefficient of 10 4 cm/s is used on the upper layer and the void-framework graded gravel filler at the water permeability coefficient of 10 2 cm/s is adopted on the lower layer.

Study on the subgrade deformation under high-speed train loading and water–soil interaction

It is important to study the subgrade characteristics of high-speed railways in consideration of the water–soil coupling dynamic problem,especially when high-speed trains operate in rainy regions.This study develops a nonlinear water–soil interaction dynamic model of slab track coupling with subgrade under high-speed train loading based on vehicle–track coupling dynamics.By using this model,the basic dynamic characteristics,including water–soil interaction and without water induced by the high-speed train loading,are studied.The main factors-the permeability coefficien and the porosity-influencin the subgrade deformation are investigated.The developed model can characterize the soil dynamic behaviour more realistically,especially when considering the influenc of water-rich soil.

Development of Subgrade Technical System for High-speed Railway

There are two phases in the development of China's high-speed railway after the1990s:the research and experiment phase during the Eighth and the Tenth Five-Year Plan periods;the construction and operation phase during the Eleventh and the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan periods.This paper regards the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway as the corner stone in the development of high-speed railway subgrade system,and proposes suggestions and solutions to the problems which may reduce the service life of subgrade.These solutions and methods can be referred to in future railway projects.

A full-section asphalt concrete waterproof sealing structure for the high-speed railway subgrade

Purpose–This study aims to investigate the service performances of a new full-section asphalt concrete waterproof sealing structure(FSACWSS)for the high-speed railway subgrade through on-site tracking,monitoring and post-construction investigation.Design/methodology/approach–Based on the working state of the waterproof sealing structure,the main functional characteristics were analyzed,and a kind of roller-compacted high elastic modulus asphalt concrete(HEMAC)was designed and evaluated by several groups of laboratory tests.It is applied to an engineering test section,and the long-term performance monitoring and subgrade dynamic performance testing system were installed to track and monitor working performances of the test section and the adjacent contrast section with fiber-reinforced concrete.Findings–Results show that both the dynamic performance of the track structure and the subgrade in the test section meet the requirements of the specification limits.The water content in the subgrade of the test section is maintained at 8–18%,which is less affected by the weather.However,the water content in the subgrade bed of the contrast section is 10–35%,which fluctuates significantly with the weather.The heat absorption effect of asphalt concrete in the test section makes the temperature of the subgrade at the shoulder larger than that in the contrastive section.The monitoring value of the subgrade vertical deformation in the test section is slightly larger than that in the contrastive section,but all of them meet the limit requirements.The asphalt concrete in the test section is in good contact with the base,and there are no diseases such as looseness or spalling.Only a number of cracks are found at the joints of the base plates.However,there are more longitudinal and lateral cracks in the contrastive section,which seriously affects the waterproof and sealing effects.Besides,the asphalt concrete is easier to repair,featuring good maintainability.Originality/value–This research can provide a basis for popularization and application of the asphalt concrete waterproof sealing structure in high-speed railways.

Control Points of the Compaction Technology for Subgrades and Pavements in Municipal Road Engineering

With the rapid development of current social economy,China’s infrastructure construction is constantly increasing.The development of transportation industry and road structure which serve as infrastructure facility for the vehicles are fundamental aspect in economy growth.It’s not only convenience to people for travel,but also as a good foundation for the development of economy.Therefore,the quality of road construction is of great significance importance in the process of development.As technology advances,engineering construction is continuously expanding,especially in the road engineering sector.In this point,it’s necessary to impose strict quality control over related matters and ensure the quality and safety of municipal road construction.In the construction of municipal road engineering,one of the most important components is the compaction of subgrades and pavements,which requires more supervision.The compaction should match the requirements of road design and implement relevant work.

Subgrade and Pavement Design Strategies for Different Road Settlement Sections

The quality of road engineering construction largely determines the road operation safety and driving comfort. However, in road engineering construction, the settlement of subgrade and pavement has always been an insurmountable problem. Therefore, in road construction practice, targeted treatment should be carried out for the sections prone to settlement, and subgrade and pavement design strategies for these settlement sections should be carried out, so as to reduce the risk of settlement and ensure the improvement of road engineering quality and safety.

Technical Analysis of Subgrade and Pavement Construction in Settlement Section of Municipal Road and Bridge Engineering

The construction of municipal roads and bridges is an important foundation for the smooth traveling and transportation.However,if there a reduction in the subgrade and pavement part,the safety and the comfort of the driver will be seriously affected,therefore,reasonable measures should be taken on time to tackle the related issues.The significance of subgrade and pavement construction in the subsidence section,the key points of the construction,and the appropriate control measures that are should be taken in the actual construction,was discussed in this paper.Further,this paper analyzes the availability of the subgrade and pavement construction technology for the municipal roads and bridges,to provide a reference for engineers.

Dynamic behavior of new cutting subgrade structure of expensive soil under train loads coupling with service environment

Expansive soil is sensitive to dry and wet environment change. And the volume deformation and inflation pressure of expansive soil may induce to cause the deformation failure of roadbed or many other adverse effects. Aimed at a high-speed railway engineering practice in the newly built Yun-Gui high-speed railway expansive soil section in China, indoor vibration test on a full-scaled new cutting subgrade model is carried out. Based on the established track-subgrade-foundation of expansive soil system dynamic model test platform, dynamic behavior of new cutting subgrade structure under train loads coupling with extreme service environment(dry, raining, and groundwater level rising) is analyzed comparatively. The results show that the subgrade dynamic response is significantly influenced by service conditions and the dynamic response of subgrade gradually becomes stable with the increasing vibration times under various service environment conditions. The vertical dynamic soil stress is related with the depth in an approximate exponential function, and the curves of vertical dynamic soil stress present a "Z" shape distribution along transverse distance. The peak value of dynamic soil stress appears below the rail, and it increases more obviously near the roadbed surface. However, the peak value of dynamic soil stress is little affected outside 5.0 m of center line. The vibration velocity and acceleration are in a quadratic curve with an increase in depth, and the raining and groundwater level rising increase both the vibration velocity and the acceleration. The vertical deformations at different depths are differently affected by service environment in roadbed. The deformation of roadbed increases sharply when the water gets in the foundation of expansive soil, and more than 60% of the total deformation of roadbed occurs in expansive soil foundation. The laid waterproofing and drainage structure layer, which weakens the dynamic stress and improves the track regularity, presents a positive effect on the control deformation of roadbed surface. An improved empirical formula is then proposed to predict the dynamic stress of ballasted tracks subgrade of expansive soil.

Settlement patterns of mountainous half-filled and half-cut widened subgrade with retaining wall

The settlement of widened highway subgrade in mountainous area is not only affected by the interaction between new and existing subgrade, but also seriously restricted by the external retaining wall. Based on the practical engineering of half-filled and half-cut widened mountainous highway subgrade with external balance weight retaining wall(BWRW), a sophisticated finite element numerical model is established. The evolution law of subgrade settlement is revealed during the whole process of new subgrade filling and BWRW inclination after construction. The settlement component of subgrade is clarified considering whether the existing pavement continues to be used. The results show that the additional settlement caused by the BWRW inclination after construction cannot be ignored in the widening and reconstruction of mountainous highway subgrade. In addition, pursuant to the comprehensive design of subgrade and pavement, the component of subgrade settlement should be determined according to whether the existing pavement continues to be used, while considering the influence of BWRW inclination after construction. When the existing pavement continues to be used, the settlement of the existing subgrade is caused by the new subgrade filling and the BWRW inclination after construction. On the contrary, the settlement is only caused by the BWRW inclination after construction.

Impact of high-speed railway construction on spatial relationships in the Guanzhong Plain urban agglomeration

The Guanzhong Plain urban agglomeration is a response to the Belt and Road Initiative in Northwest China that aims to promote regional development.The direct impact of high-speed railway construction is to shorten the spatial-temporal distance among regions,improve the accessibility of regional transportation,and promote socioeconomic linkages.From the perspective of accessibility,this study analyzes the impact of high-speed railway construction on the spatial pattems and county-level economic relationships of the Guanzhong Plain urban agglom-eration.The results show that the construction of high-speed railway significantly improves regional accessibility,increases the potential for urban economic development,and gradually narrows the gaps in economic potential among cities.The construction of high-speed railway has increased the intensity of extenal economic relations among numerous counties in the Guanzhong Plain urban agglomeration,and most of the areas with increased connections are located in the direction of routes extension.The development of the internal economic network of the Guanzhong Plain urban agglomeration is unbalanced,and a complex network is gradually emerging with a few large cities at the core,but the construction of high-speed railway is changing the struicture of the economic network.In general,a certain degree of intrinsic coupling exists between regional accessibility change and the evolution of economic relations caused by high-speed railway,reflecting the requirements of the regional overall development strategy.

Using Sorghum Stalk as a Partial Replacement of Lime in the Stabilization of Red Clay Soil for Road Sub-Grade Construction

This research aimed at testing the viability of using Sorghum Stalk Ash (SSA) as a partial replacement of lime in the stabilization of red clay soils for road subgrade construction. Red clay soils have been identified as highly expansive soils, which are affected by both climatic conditions and loading patterns. The consideration of both traffic loading patterns and climatic effects on these soils has been taken into account. A penetration test of 2.5 mm has been used on both pure red soils and stabilized soils at 10% and 15% partial replacement of lime with SSA and showed an improvement in the CBR of stabilized red clay soils up to 11.6%. Again, the PI of stabilized soils at 15% partial replacement of lime reduced up to 11.2%. The results obtained on both CBR and PI of these red clay soils are within the recommended values for the effective subgrade required for laying both permanent and flexible pavements. As a result, a recommendation of making use of SSA to lower the quantities of lime and its costs used in the stabilization of highly expansive soils have been tested through this research. However, further research on a more percentage partial replacement of lime to improve the PI of these soils to below 10% while keeping the CBR levels within the road construction regulations is welcomed.

公路路基变形破坏及其测试技术研究进展与展望

路基变形是公路病害的主要原因之一,其在公路建设、管理、运营、养护过程中带来的隐患日益凸显。目前以遥感测绘、地球物理探测、多传感器为代表性的相关技术,在路基变形测试中发挥了重要作用。为研究道路工程领域动态和行业发展趋势,梳理近年来道路工程领域理论、方法、技术及装备研究现状,阐述了公路路基变形的主要形式及影响因素,分析了路基变形测试技术类型及其优缺点,进一步讨论了对全周期智慧监测体系的认识及其发展趋势。构建路基变形监测体系是感知路基状态、路基稳定性评估和灾害预警的主要途径。随着人工智能和先进测试技术的快速进步,路基变形测试技术呈现出动态化、透明化、智慧化等新特点。加强公路测试基础理论、技术与装备的研发,形成基于立体空间的多手段路基健康监测体系是未来道路安全运维的重要发展方向。

基于改进的GoogleNet-ResNet算法的路基病害智能分类方法

针对路基病害分类算法存在的复杂病害辨识难度大、多视图雷达图像特征利用不充分等问题,提出一种基于改进的GoogleNet-ResNet算法的路基病害智能分类方法;首先,引入坐标注意力和改进的Inception模块对GoogleNet网络结构进行优化;然后,利用改进的GoogleNet学习c-scan数据特征剔除非目标病害,实现病害目标的粗分类;最后,将分类成病害的b-scan数据输入基于迁移学习的ResNet50,实现病害的细分类;实验表明,改进的GoogleNet进行病害粗分类的准确率可达到98.2%,检测速度可达90.9 fps;基于迁移学习的ResNet50进行病害细分类的准确率可达90.5%,检测速度可达52.6 fps;该算法的准确率比单独的改进的GoogleNet网络高10.1%,比单独的ResNet50网络高7.4%,有效地提高了道路路基病害的识别精度与效率。

新建隧道爆破开挖对路基边坡稳定性影响分析

为分析隧道爆破开挖对邻近路基边坡稳定性的影响,以三峡枢纽茅坪港疏港铁路十里坪隧道并行三峡翻坝高速路基边坡工程为依托,采用理论计算和midas GTS NX数值模拟的方法,研究了隧道爆破开挖对邻近高速公路路基边坡稳定性的影响。研究结果表明,采用经验公式计算的边坡峰值振速为1.06~2.66 cm/s,数值模拟计算的边坡峰值振速为0.882 cm/s,均小于3 cm/s,并且隧道建设前后,路基边坡的安全系数均大于1.35,因此新建十里坪隧道爆破施工对于翻坝高速路基边坡的影响可控。研究成果可为类似公铁并行的涉路工程设计及安全技术评价提供参考。

炭质页岩路基填料的路用性能研究

炭质页岩用于路基填筑不仅能缓解炭质页岩分布区路基填料的供应难题,也符合中国基础设施建设“资源集约、节约”和“绿色化”的战略要求。然而,此类岩石性质软弱、易风化崩解、遇水强度衰减显著,充分利用须建立在深入认知其性质的基础上。该文研究炭质页岩原岩的基本性质;设计填料级配;进行填料的击实特性及击实后颗粒破碎特征研究、干湿循环条件下的RCBR(加州承载比)变化特征研究、干燥及浸水状态下填料的压缩性能及压缩后颗粒破碎特征研究以及浸水过程中路基回弹模量的现场测试。研究发现:随风化程度增加,原岩趋于黏土化,微观结构变得疏松。填料颗粒越粗,击实过程中越难调整自身位置来寻求稳定密实状态,颗粒破碎越显著。遇水后填料表现出较强的软化、崩解特性:初始RCBR为54%,随干湿循环呈现先快后慢的减小趋势,最终稳定在26%左右;压缩试验中,填料浸水后的湿化附加变形极为显著,颗粒破碎率大幅增加,最佳含水率状态下未发生破碎的粒组在浸水饱和后也发生了破碎;未浸水路基的回弹模量为140.4 MPa,浸水6 h后衰减至82.1 MPa,之后随浸水时间延长回弹模量衰减不再明显。实际应用时建议优化填料级配、控制最大粒径,采用能有效防水、控湿的路基结构,并避免将炭质页岩填料用于地表水、地下水发育部位。

路桥工程中路基路面施工技术的应用分析

路桥工程作为城市基础设施建设的最重要组成部分,其质量和施工技术的水平对交通运输系统的可持续发展起着至关重要的作用。旨在深入分析路桥工程中路基路面施工技术的应用的同时,探讨路桥工程中涉及的关键技术和问题,并提出改进和创新的建议,主要包括施工技术以及机械设备的选择、路基加固、软土处理等,以提高路桥工程的质量和效益。