Research on dynamic characteristics model test scheme for middle pylon of multi-pylon multi-span suspension bridges

Multi-pylon multi-span suspension bridge is a new type super flexible structure system, and the rigidity design of middle pylon is one of the main difficult technical issues. Due to the requirements of longitudinal rigidity, the structural form and the corresponding foundation type of middle pylon are different from those of the ordinary steel pylon, and the complicated dynamic characteristics make the calculation quite difficult. In this article, exploration has been made in selection of similarity ratio and model materials, section simulation, restriction conditions simulation, fixing of mass blocks, fabrication scheme and testing method by taking into account different construction and working conditions such as restriction conditions and working environment of a three-pylon suspension bridge, to conduct the test experimental design of the dynamic behavior of the middle pylon, with the purpose to reveal its dynamic characteristics and make comparison and analysis with theoretical assumptions, to provide basis for anti-wind and anti-seismic design and reference for the design and research of three-pylon two-span suspension bridges in the future.

Dynamic finite element model updating of prestressed concrete continuous box-girder bridge

The dynamic finite element model （FEM） of a prestressed concrete continuous box-girder bridge, called the Tongyang Canal Bridge, is built and updated based on the results of ambient vibration testing （AVT） using a real-coded accelerating genetic algorithm （RAGA）. The objective functions are defined based on natural frequency and modal assurance criterion （MAC） metrics to evaluate the updated FEM. Two objective functions are defined to fully account for the relative errors and standard deviations of the natural frequencies and MAC between the AVT results and the updated FEM predictions. The dynamically updated FEM of the bridge can better represent its structural dynamics and serve as a baseline in long-term health monitoring, condition assessment and damage identification over the service life of the bridge .

Degradation and Mechanism of the Mechanics and Durability of Reinforced Concrete Slab in A Marine Environment

An experimental research was conducted to determine the corrosion and bearing capacity of a reinforced concrete（RC） slab at different ages in a marine environment.Results show that the development of corrosion-induced cracks on a slab in a marine environment can be divided into three stages according to crack morphology at the bottom of the slab.In the first stage,cracks appear.In the second stage,cracks develop from the edges to the middle of the slab.In the third stage,longitudinal and transverse corrosion-induced cracks coexist.The corrosion ratio of reinforcements nonlinearly increases with the age,and the relationship between the corrosion ratio of the reinforcements and the corrosion-induced crack width of the concrete is established.The flexural capacity of the corroded RC slab nonlinearly decreases with the age,and the model for the bearing capacity factor of the corroded RC slab is established.The mid-span deflection of the corroded RC slab that corresponds to the yield of the reinforcements linearly increases with the increase in corrosion ratio.Finally,the mechanisms of corrosion morphology and the degradation of the mechanical properties of an RC slab in a marine environment are discussed on the basis of the basic theories of steel corrosion in concrete and concrete structure design.

Prediction of the Residual Strength for Durability Failure of Concrete Structure in Acidic Environments

According to the results of accelerated tests of acidification corrosion depth and compressive strength of concretes subjected to sulfuric acid environments,the acidification depth laws of concretes were predicted based on the grey system theory.Thus,the remaining compressive strength was calculated when the acidification depth reached the protection layer thickness of concrete structures,which indicates that the limit state of durability failure can be defined based on strength degradation,and the calculation process was illustrated by an example.The calculated results show that the remaining compressive strength values in the durability failure limit state for the concrete structures exposed to p H=2 and 3 sulfuric acid water environments and wet-dry cyclic sulfuric acid environment with p H=2 are 74%,72%,and 80% of initialstrength,respectively.The method provides references for the durability evaluation of concrete structure design under the acidic environments.

Settlement monitoring system of pile-group foundation

In order to realize information construction on settlement of pile-group foundation of Sutong Bridge, the monitoring instruments of high-precision micro-pressure sensor and hydrostatic leveling and settlement profiler were integrated synthetically. A set of practical multi-scale monitoring system on settlement of super-large pile-group foundation in deep water was put forward. The reliable settlement results are obtained by means of multi-sensor data fusion. Finite element model of pile-group foundation is established. By analysis of finite element simulated calculation of pile-group foundation, rules of settlement and uneven settlement obtained by monitoring and calculation results are coincident and the absolute error of settlement between them is 4.7 mm. The research shows that it is reasonable and feasible to monitor settlement of pile-group foundation with the system, and it can provide a method for the same type pile-group foundation in deep water.

ANISOTROPIC PERMEABILITY EVOLUTION MODEL OF ROCK IN THE PROCESS OF DEFORMATION AND FAILURE

The rock permeability is an important parameter in the studies of seepage and stress coupling.The micro-cracks and pores can initiate and grow on a small scale and coalesce to form large-scale fractures and faults under compressive stresses,which would change the hydraulic conductivity of the rock,and therefore,the rock permeability.The rock permeability is,therefore,closely rela-ted with the micro-cracking growing,coalescence,and macro new fracture formation.This article proposes a conceptual model of rock permeability evolution and a micro kinematics mechanism of micro-cracking on the basis of the basic theory of micromechanics.The applicability of the established model is verified through numerical simulations of in situ tests and laboratory tests.The simu-lation results show that the model can accurately forecast the peak permeability evolution of brittle rock,and can well describe the macro-experimental phenomenon before the peak permeability evolution of brittle rock on a macro-scale.

Study on Wind Characteristics of Typhoon Muifa on the Sutong Bridge

As a cable-stayed bridge with the longest main span, the Sutong Bridge faces the threat of typhoons every year. Based on field measured data measured at the top of the tower and at the mid-span by anemometers, Typhoon Muifa is analyzed in detail to obtain the wind characteristics, including the mean wind speed and direction, turbulence intensity and gust factor, power spectral density and integral scale of turbulence, etc. The correlated mean wind speeds at the two heights show the reliability of recorded wind data as well as the variation of wind speed with height. Turbulence inten- sities and gust factors fluctuate in a similar way. The values of inte- gral scales are sensitive in different case. The measured power spec- tra are particularly compared with Kaimal spectrum, Teunissen spectrum, Harris spectrum, and Davenport spectrum. The results show that the measured spectra cannot fit the code-suggested spectra very well, which exhibits the demand of more accurate spectra. Conclusions obtained in this article can provide references for wind resistance desima of suoer-long-soan cable-staved brides.