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.

Seismic performance of double-skin steel-concrete composite box piers: Part Ⅱ—Nonlinear finite element analysis

An accurate finite element （ FE） model was constructed to examine the hysteretic behavior of double-skin steel-concrete composite box （ DSCB） piers for further understanding the seismic performance of DSCB piers; where the local buckling behavior of steel tubes, the confinement of the in-filled concrete and the interface action between steel tube and in-filled concrete were considered. The accuracy of the proposed FE model was verified by the bidirectional cyclic loading test results. Based on the validated FE model, the effects of some key parameters, such as section width to steel thickness ratio, slenderness ratio, aspect ratio and axial load ratio on the hysteretic behavior of DSCB piers were investigated. Finally, the skeleton curve model of DSCB piers was proposed. The numerical simulation results reveal that the peak strength and elastic stiffness decrease with the increase of the section width to steel thickness ratio. Moreover, the increase of the slenderness ratio may result in a significant reduction in the peak strength and elastic stiffness while the ultimate displacement increases. The proposed skeleton curve model can be taken as a reference for seismic performance analyses of the DSCB piers.

Research review on steel–concrete composite joint of railway hybrid girder cable-stayed bridges

Purpose–This study aims to research the development trend,research status,research results and existing problems of the steel–concrete composite joint of railway long-span hybrid girder cable-stayed bridge.Design/methodology/approach–Based on the investigation and analysis of the development history,structure form,structural parameters,stress characteristics,shear connector stress state,force transmission mechanism,and fatigue performance,aiming at the steel–concrete composite joint of railway long-span hybrid girder cable-stayed bridge,the development trend,research status,research results and existing problems are expounded.Findings–The shear-compression composite joint has become the main form in practice,featuring shortened length and simplified structure.The length of composite joints between 1.5 and 3.0 m has no significant effect on the stress and force transmission laws of the main girder.The reasonable thickness of the bearing plate is 40–70 mm.The calculation theory and simplified calculation formula of the overall bearing capacity,the nonuniformity and distribution laws of the shear connector,the force transferring ratio of steel and concrete components,the fatigue failure mechanism and structural parameters effects are the focus of the research study.Originality/value–This study puts forward some suggestions and prospects for the structural design and theoretical research of the steel–concrete composite joint of railway long-span hybrid girder cable-stayed bridge.

Preliminary Estimation of Torsion of Curved Bridges Subjected to Earthquake Loading

This paper focuses on the seismic response of the curved and post-tensioned concrete box girder bridges. More specifically, it investigates how the curvature influences the response of a bridge subjected to earthquake. Parametric analysis of different radius of curvature is performed and the internal forces, torsion moment, axial and shear along the bridge are calculated. Two types of connections are investigated, the monolithic connection and deck connection with bents and abutments with rubber bearing. The response spectrum seismic analysis was performed. The models were designed, according to the provisions of EC8-part 2, EC2 and the Greek regulations E39/99. Diagrams relating the curvature with the torsion moment have been obtained from the results of parametric analysis. These diagrams could be used by engineers for preliminary design of such kind of bridges.

Study on the Mechanical Properties of Irregular Curved Steel Box Girder for City Viaduct

This paper deeply analyses the influence of different local tectonic on stress performance of spatial curved steel box Girder Bridge, using the finite element analysis software to establish space finite element model of this bridge, calculation and analysis were made on the bridge of the strength, stiffness. It has certain reference value for guiding engineering design, have a good foundation for the mechanical properties and stability of linear and nonlinear further study of curved steel box girder.

Identification of Connection Flexibility Effects Based on Load Testing of a Steel-Concrete Bridge

In the case of composite girders, an effective cooperation of both parts of the section is influenced by deformability of connectors. Limited flexural stiffness of welded studs, used commonly in bridge structures, does not provide full interaction of a steel beam and a concrete slab. This changes strain distribution in cross-sections of a composite girder and results in redistribution of internal forces in steel and concrete element. In the paper partial interaction index defined on the basis of a neutral axis position, which can be used for verification of steel-concrete interaction in real bridge structures rather than in specimens is proposed. The range of the index value changes, obtained during load testing of a typical steel-concrete composite beam bridge, is presented. The investigation was carried out on a motorway viaduct, consisting of two parallel structures. During the testing values of strains in girders under static and quasi-static loads were measured. The readings from the gauges were used to determine the index, characterizing composite action of the girders. Results of bridge testing under movable load, changing position along the bridge span is presented and obtained in-situ influence functions of strains and index values are commented in the paper.

Seismic performance of double- skin steel- concrete composite box piers: Part Ⅰ——Bidirectional quasi-static testing

To study the seismic performance of double-skin steelconcrete composite box（ DSCB） piers, a total of 11 DSCB pier specimens were tested under bidirectional cyclic loading. The effects of the loading pattern, the steel plate thickness, the axial load ratio, the slenderness ratio and the aspect ratio were taken into consideration. The damage evolution process and failure modes of the tested specimens are presented in detail. Test results are also discussed in terms of the hysteretic curve, skeleton curve, ductility and energy dissipation capacity of DSCB pier specimens. It can be concluded that the hysteretic performance of DSCB piers in one direction is affected and weakened by the cyclic loading in the other direction. DSCB piers under bidirectional cyclic loading exhibit good performance in terms of load carrying capacity, ductility, and energy dissipation capacity. Overall, DSCB piers can meet the basic aseismic requirements. The research results can be taken as a reference for using DSCB piers as high piers in bridges in strong earthquakeprone areas.

Field validation of UHPC layer in negative moment region of steel-concrete composite continuous girder bridge

Improving the cracking resistance of steel-normal concrete(NC)composite beams in the negative moment region is one of the main tasks in designing continuous composite beam(CCB)bridges due to the low tensile strength of the NC deck at pier supports.This study proposed an innovative structural configuration for the negative bending moment region in a steel-concrete CCB bridge with the aid of ultrahigh performance concrete(UHPC)layer.In order to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of this new UHPC jointed structure in the negative bending moment region,field load testing was conducted on a newly built full-scale bridge.The newly designed structural configuration was described in detail regarding the structural characteristics(cracking resistance,economy,durability,and constructability).In the field investigation,strains on the surface of the concrete bridge deck,rebar,and steel beam in the negative bending moment region,as well as mid-span deflection,were measured under different load cases.Also,a finite element model for the four-span superstructure of the full-scale bridge was established and validated by the field test results.The simulated results in terms of strains and mid-span deflection showed moderate consistency with the test results.This field test and the finite element model results demonstrated that the new configuration with the UHPC layer provided an effective alternative for the negative bending moment region of the composite beam.

简支波形腹板钢箱组合截面与传统截面箱梁桥抗震性能对比分析

为研究波形腹板钢箱-混凝土组合梁桥(CW-SBCCGB)与传统箱梁桥抗震性能的异同,基于截面等效原理,根据某实际工程CW-SBCCGB的单箱截面,等效出波形腹板混凝土箱梁桥(CW-CBGB)和混凝土箱梁桥(CBGB)的单箱截面,再结合动力分析理论和ABAQUS有限元模型对比分析3种截面简支梁桥动力特性和抗震性能的不同。结果表明:3种截面简支梁桥前五阶振型不变,CW-CBGB和CBGB前三阶频率相比于CW-SBCCGB有所下降,但相差不超过1Hz,第四阶及以后频率差异逐渐变大;剪滞效应对CW-SBCCGB和CW-CBGB动力特性影响较大,对CBGB影响较小;在纵桥向+竖桥向和横桥向+竖桥向地震作用下,CW-SBCCGB和CBGB的墩顶位移和跨中位移均大于CW-CBGB结构,CW-SBCCGB主梁跨中截面剪力最小,CW-CBGB跨中截面弯矩最小,说明CW-SBCCGB和CW-CBGB的抗震性能均优于CBGB的抗震性能。

波形腹板钢箱-混凝土组合梁横向内力计算与分析

为精确分析波形腹板钢箱-混凝土组合梁(SBCCGCW)的横向内力,考虑波形钢腹板特性和箱梁的畸变效应,利用框架分析法推导SBCCGCW的横向弯矩计算公式;通过两座实桥横向弯矩的有限元和实测结果对所提公式的正确性进行验证;对SBCCGCW横向内力的影响因素进行研究,并根据有限元分析结果提出SBCCGCW横向内力的简化计算公式。结果表明:利用所提公式获取的横向弯矩值与有限元结果和实测结果吻合较好,误差在10%以内;横隔板会大幅度减少荷载作用点处的横向弯矩;宽高比、混凝土顶板厚度、荷载作用位置对混凝土顶板横向弯矩的影响较大,钢底板厚度变化对混凝土顶板横向弯矩的影响较小。研究成果可为SBCCGCW的横向内力计算与分析提供参考。

超宽组合梁剪力滞效应分析

超宽组合梁宽高比很大,在弯矩作用下超宽组合梁的力学特性与普通梁较为不同,目前相关技术规范尚缺乏关于超宽梁有效宽度的系统化公式。为了深入分析在弯矩作用下超宽组合梁剪力滞效应引起的正应力分布不均的特征,以深汕大桥为工程背景,利用ABAQUS有限元软件建立跨中15道中横梁梁段52.5m空间壳单元有限元简支梁体系模型和采用Midas civil建立空间杆系单元全桥模型,分析在自重、车道荷载、人群荷载和吊杆杆力作用下跨中截面顶、底板和1/4跨截面顶板的正应力和剪力滞系数的分布规律。分析结果表明,超宽组合梁在荷载作用下,结构受力存在明显的剪力滞效应,目前相关技术规范关于翼缘有效宽度计算公式的安全系数比实际高1.21~1.63倍。

公铁混合布置大跨度斜拉桥主梁断面形式研究--以赣江公铁大桥西支主桥设计为例

以赣江公铁两用大桥西支主桥设计为例,研究一种适应上层8车道公路、下层对称双线铁路+4车道公路混合布置的主梁断面形式。提出带挑臂双索面箱桁组合断面、带挑臂单索面箱桁组合断面、矩形箱桁组合断面、矩形钢桁梁断面4种主梁断面方案,采用有限元软件分析各方案静动力性能及受力特点,综合考虑方案构造特点、技术指标、工程数量、公铁运营安全、景观效果等,确定该桥选用带挑臂双索面箱桁组合断面。该桥斜拉索最大索力16000 kN,锚固在下层钢箱梁两侧,通过有限元实体分析对锚拉板和钢锚箱式两种索梁锚固形式进行比选研究,钢锚箱形式受力合理、应力水平低、经济性好,设计采用钢锚箱形式。带挑臂双索面箱桁组合断面桥面空间布置合理、下层公铁行车干扰小、梁端竖向变形最小、经济性好,是一种适应公铁混合布置大跨度斜拉桥主梁断面形式。

赤壁长江公路大桥主桥4号桥塔墩结合梁墩顶节段施工技术

赤壁长江公路大桥主桥为(90+240+720+240+90)m钢-混结合梁斜拉桥,主梁分为121个节段,由双边箱截面钢主梁、横梁、小纵梁等组成,4号桥塔墩墩顶钢梁共3个节段,考虑枯水期施工边跨侧滩地外露,采用浮吊拼装+墩顶拖拉法施工。桥塔墩设置墩旁支架辅助钢梁架设,墩旁支架采用简易支架,设计为分离直立柱结构,避免了传统斜立柱支架体系结构复杂且受限于围堰尺寸的影响;墩旁支架设置钢梁拖拉系统及钢梁姿态调节装置,以实现钢梁的拼装、纵移和姿态调整。墩顶钢梁利用浮吊在中跨侧依次拼装单节段钢梁杆件后向边跨侧分次拖拉,墩顶钢梁全部就位后,采用竖向调节装置通过“顶落梁”工艺精调钢梁高程和横向调节装置对钢梁横向偏位进行纠偏,保证墩顶节段姿态满足设计要求。借助主梁永久结构简化塔区临时约束设计,抵抗风荷载、施工不平衡荷载和不平衡索力造成的钢梁平动和转动,确保主梁悬臂节段施工安全。

中低速磁浮圆曲线钢箱梁桥车致振动响应研究

随着圆曲线钢箱梁桥在城市交通中的应用愈发广泛,为探究其在中低速磁浮车辆运行作用下的振动响应特性,基于多体动力学和有限元方法建立车辆-轨道-钢箱梁刚柔耦合动力学模型,采用动态电磁阻尼力影响的二维磁轨关系,并考虑轨道关键部件的参振作用,分析圆曲线段钢箱梁的振动特性,探讨钢箱梁板厚、车辆速度及车体质量对钢箱梁振动响应的影响。结果表明:受曲率影响,钢箱梁在发生弯曲的同时亦会伴生扭转,产生弯扭耦合振动;钢箱梁的振动主要由10~20 Hz的钢箱梁整体弯曲振动、30~40 Hz的钢箱梁扭转振动以及50~70 Hz的轨道局部振动引起;计算得到的钢箱梁跨中横向及垂向最大挠度分别为1.26 mm、3.88 mm,均满足相关标准要求,钢箱梁具有足够的支撑刚度;各工况下的垂向加速度均未超过5.0 m/s^(2)的限值,且最高达到2.2 m/s^(2);在板厚10 mm以及超员载荷工况下,横向加速度大多超过1.4 m/s^(2)的限值,且最高达到4.0 m/s^(2);车辆速度的减小和车体质量的增加均会放大弯扭耦合作用影响,而板厚的增加则能够有效降低弯扭耦合作用影响,当板厚由10 mm增至40 mm时,一阶横弯及扭转频率对应振幅分别减小94.3%、98.7%。

衢州西站综合交通枢纽项目结构设计

杭衢高铁衢州西站综合交通枢纽及配套项目由综合交通枢纽、站前广场及匝道组成。为解决工程中大跨度拱形钢箱梁、单层网壳+钢网格筒柱、双曲面混凝土屋面以及钢箱梁弯桥等设计重难点问题,设计中对拱形钢箱梁、拉杆拱弧形屋面、钢箱梁弯桥进行结构分析,并对单层网壳+钢网格筒柱进行整体结构缩尺试验及整体结构有限元分析,同时对重要的圆管节点进行足尺试验和有限元分析。结果表明:拱形钢箱梁结构整体刚度好,设计合理;拉杆拱结构自平衡可有效减小基础推力和基础尺寸;单箱双室钢箱梁弯桥强度、刚度、抗倾覆验算均满足设计要求;单层网壳+网格筒柱整体结构在2.0倍标准组合荷载下仍能保持弹性受力状态;通过节点试验和节点有限元分析,验证了大跨度自由曲面钢结构圆管焊接节点的力学可靠性。

曲线钢-混组合箱梁桥车桥耦合振动及支座受力研究

曲线钢-混组合箱梁桥已经建设较多,在设计中因对其车桥耦合振动认识有限,相关支座反力因弯扭耦合效应引起的变化情况等尚未很好解决。基于ABAQUS有限元软件,利用傅里叶级数描述车辆平、竖曲线运动,实现了曲线梁桥车桥耦合振动的数值分析,并基于既有试验和理论成果验证了方法的准确性。以某4跨曲线钢-混组合箱梁桥为例,分析了车辆在内、外侧车道以不同速度行驶及超高条件下对桥梁支座反力的影响。结果表明:当车辆沿着曲线梁桥内侧或外侧车道行驶时,另一侧箱梁的外支座会出现脱空的现象。车速对支座峰值反力的影响较小,但可以通过较低的车速减轻支座脱空。超高对支座反力的影响较小,车辆沿着内侧车道行驶时,缓解了外侧箱梁部分支座脱空;沿着外侧车道行驶时,加重了内侧箱梁支座脱空。

深中通道泄洪区非通航孔桥主梁设计

深中通道泄洪区非通航孔桥总长6.05 km,分布于伶仃洋大桥及中山大桥2座通航孔桥两侧。泄洪区非通航孔桥采用等跨连续梁布置,4~6跨一联。主梁设计过程中,首先进行110、120、130 m三种跨径方案比选,确定采用最经济的110 m跨径方案。然后针对结构形式,提出预应力混凝土梁、钢-混组合梁和钢箱梁3种方案,从力学性能、经济性和施工风险等方面综合考虑,最终推荐采用钢箱梁方案。钢箱梁采用外形简洁流畅的封闭式断面,有利于后期维养;考虑全线景观效果,主梁高度取4 m,高跨比为1/27.5;横隔板间距取2.5 m,采用实腹式横隔板和框架式横肋的组合式设计,使箱室内部通透性更好;钢箱梁采用Q420qD钢和Q345qD钢2种材料。钢箱梁施工采用适合海上长大桥梁的大节段预制+现场拼装的施工方案。

两跨独柱墩曲线连续钢箱梁抗倾覆设计方法

独柱墩曲线连续钢箱梁是城市立交匝道桥常用的结构形式,但因其存在支座间距小、内外侧支座支反力差别大、边墩支反力小以及钢箱梁自重轻等诸多缺点,所以抗倾覆性能差便成为此类桥型普遍存在的问题。近年来发生的数十起该类型的桥梁倾覆事故,造成了严重的社会影响及经济损失。依据相关规范中关于桥梁上部结构抗倾覆计算方法,以实际工程为例,对两跨独柱墩曲线连续钢箱梁抗倾覆性能进行计算分析,得出采用双支座并且给主梁边墩位置处配重的方法,并从特征状态1及特征状态2两方面给出了提高该类型桥梁的横桥向抗倾覆性能的设计方法。

昌九高铁扬子洲赣江公铁大桥西支主桥方案比选

昌九高铁扬子洲赣江公铁大桥西支主桥为承载时速350 km高速铁路的大跨度公铁合建桥,主跨320 m,公铁混层对称布置,下层桥面中间布置双线无砟轨道高速铁路、两侧布置双向4车道城市主干路,上层桥面布置双向8车道城市快速路。结合桥址区建设条件,对跨径布置为(64+128+320+128+64)m箱桁组合梁斜拉桥和钢桁架拱桥2种桥型方案进行对比,结果表明箱桁组合梁斜拉桥受力明确,具有较好的施工稳定性和良好的经济性,为选定方案。针对扇形双索面密索体系、扇形双索面稀索体系和竖琴形双索面密索体系3种体系斜拉桥方案,从结构受力性能、施工难度、经济性、景观性等方面进行综合分析,最终选择受力合理、施工简便、经济性优、景观效果好的竖琴形双索面斜拉桥方案。桥塔采用花瓶形构造,主梁采用中间双桁、带挑臂的箱桁组合截面,结构受力合理,具有优良的整体性和结构刚度。