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Anti-overturning safety performance investigation for single column pier bridge

Ji Yongcheng, Liu Wenchao, Li Wei, Wang Pixiang

Archives of Civil Engineering

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2022

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Vol. 68, nr 3

221--240

EN

Under eccentric load, a single column pier bridge often overturns. In order to study the anti overturning performance of a single column pier bridge, taking the accident bridge in Wuxi as an example, a finite element model is established based on ABAQUS. According to the model simulation results, the relationship between the ultimate rotational load and overturning load of the accident bridge is obtained, and the ratio of the latter to the former is 1.75. Based on the model, the stress state, displacement state, and support state of the accident bridge under dead load, highway class I vehicle load, and accident vehicle load are obtained. Whether the strength and stability of the accident bridge under each load meet the service requirements is analyzed. In order to explore the differences among China, United States, and Japan specifications, the lateral stability of accident bridges is checked. It is found that the safety of the United States and Japan specifications is conservative, but the utilization rate of bridge traffic capacity is low. The safety of China specifications is slightly lower, but it can maximize the bridge’s traffic capacity and judge the ultimate overturning state of the bridge more accurately. The research results can provide technical references for the design and application of a single-column pier bridge.

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Static response of curved steel thin-walled box-girder bridge subjected to Indian railway loading

Verma V., Nallasivam K.

Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

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2021

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Vol. 108, nr 2

63--74

EN

Purpose: The primary objective of the current study is to numerically model the steel thin-walled curved box-girder bridge and to examine its various response parameters subjected to Indian Railway loading. Design/methodology/approach: The analysis is conducted by adopting a one dimensional curved thin-walled box-beam finite beam element based on finite element methodology. The scope of the work includes a computationally efficient, three-noded, one-dimensional representation of a thin-walled box-girder bridge, which is especially desirable for its preliminary analysis and design phase, as well as a study of the static characteristics of a steel curved bridge, which is critical for interpreting its dynamic response. Findings: The analytical results computed using finite element based MATLAB coding are presented in the form of various stress resultants under the effect of various combinations of Indian Railway loads. Additionally, the variation in different response parameters due to changes in radius and span length has also been investigated. Research limitations/implications: The research is restricted to the initial design and analysis phase of box-girder bridge, where the wall thickness is small as compared to the cross-section dimensions. The current approach can be extended to future research using a different method, such as Extended finite element technique on curved bridges by varying boundary conditions and number of elements. Originality/value: The validation of the adopted finite element approach is done by solving a numerical problem, which is in excellent agreement with the previous research findings. Also, previous studies had aimed at thin-walled box girders that had been exposed to point loading, uniformly distributed loading, or highway truck loading, but no research had been done on railway loading. Moreover, no previous research had performed the static analysis on thin-walled box-girders with six different response parameters, as the current study has. Engineers will benefit greatly from the research as it will help them predict the static behaviour of the curved thin-walled girder bridge, as well as assess their free vibration and dynamic response analysis.

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Free vibration behaviour of thin-walled concrete box-girder bridge using Perspex sheet experimental model

Verma V., Nallasivam K.

Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

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2021

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Vol. 106, nr 2

56--76

EN

Purpose: Curved box-girder bridges offers an excellent solution to the problems associated with traffic congestion. However, owing to their complex geometry, they are subjected to shear lag, torsional warping and cross-sectional distortion, which must be assessed in their study and design. Furthermore, the dynamic behaviour of curved bridges adds to the complexity of the issue, emphasizing the importance of studying free vibration. The purpose of this study is to numerically model the concrete curved box-girder bridge considering torsional warping, distortion and distortional warping effects and to identify key parameters that influence the free vibration response of the box-girder bridge by validating it with experimental and analytical studies. Design/methodology/approach: The concrete bridge is numerically modelled by means of computationally effective thin-walled box-beam finite elements that consider torsional warping, distortion and distortional warping, which are prominent features of thinwalled box-girders. The free vibration analysis of the concrete curved box-girder bridge is performed by developing a finite element based MATLAB program. Findings: The identification of critical parameters that influence the free vibration behaviour of curved thin-walled concrete box-girder bridges is one of the main findings of the study. Each parameter and its effect has been extensively discussed. Research limitations/implications: The study limits for the preliminary design phase of thin-walled box-girder bridge decks, where a complete three-dimensional finite element analysis is unnecessary. The current approach can be extended to future research using a different method, such as finite element grilling technique on multi-span curved bridges having unequal span. Originality/value: The current research implements a finite element formulation in combination with thin-walled beam theory, where an extensive parametric study is conducted on the free vibration behaviour of a concrete thin-walled box-girder bridge, while also accounting for their complex structural actions. The validity of the given numerical formulation is demonstrated by a comparison of the natural frequencies found experimentally. The study carried out will be of great importance for engineers to help them anticipate the modal characteristics of a curved concrete thin-walled girder bridge, which will further be useful for evaluating their dynamic response analysis.

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Investigating the performance of bridges equipped with elastomeric bearings reinforced with fibre under traffic and seismic loads

Aghelfard Arian, Rohanimanesh Mohammad Sadegh, Vatanshenas Ali

Zeszyty Naukowe. Transport / Politechnika Śląska

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2019

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z. 104

5--14

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The seismic elastomeric bearings reinforced with fibre is considered as a new technology in comparison to other conventional isolator systems in civil engineering. In this type of bearing, recycled fibres replaced traditional steel plates used in common bearings. Therefore, this type of bearing has been studied in recent years due to both environmental and cost-saving advantages. The shortage of references about the application of this type of bearing in the bridge industry, and particularly the continuous-span bridges, prompted the researchers in this study to investigate the performance of the isolated reinforced concrete box girder bridges with continuous spans. Reducing the acceleration transmission from the substructure to the superstructure is one of the main advantages of using seismic bearings. Based on the study of the structural models, it was found that, in most cases, elastomeric bearings reinforced with fibres showed a suitable performance and reduced the acceleration applied to the superstructure by absorbing the earthquake energy.

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Sposób oceny rezerw nośności mostów dźwigarowych

Hołowaty J.

Mosty

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2011

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nr 1

44--47

PL

Celem oceny istniejących mostów jest określenie ich aktualnej nośności i przydatności eksploatacyjnej z uwzględnieniem koniecznych napraw i wzmocnień lub podjęcie decyzji o wymianie obiektu. Metody oceny mostów i zastosowane kryteria oceny są szczególnie istotne dla starych mostów. W artykule przedstawiono ogólne zasady oraz reguły do prawidłowej i dokładnej oceny nośności obiektów mostowych.