To analyze the stress state of steel orthotropic deck pavement and provide reference for the design of the overlay, the inner stress state and strain distribution of surfacing under the load of the deformation of the ...To analyze the stress state of steel orthotropic deck pavement and provide reference for the design of the overlay, the inner stress state and strain distribution of surfacing under the load of the deformation of the whole bridge structure and tyre load are analyzed by the finite element method of submodeling. Influence of surfacing modulus on the strain state of the overlay is analyzed for the purpose of the optimal design of the overlay structure. Analysis results show that the deformation of the whole bridge structure has no evident influence on the stress state of the overlay. The key factor of the overlay design is the transverse tensile strain in the overlay above the upper edge of web plate of rib. The stress state of the overlay is influenced evidently by the modulus of rigidity transform overlay. And the stress state of the overlay can be optimized and lowered by increasing the modulus and thickness of rigidity transform overlay, The fatigue test has been done to evaluate the fatigue performance and modulus of different deck pavement materials such as epoxy asphalt, SBS modified asphalt, rosphalt asphalt which can provide reference for deck pavement structure design.展开更多
The impact of longitudinal stiffener configurations on the structural performance of orthotropic steel bridge decks(OSD)was systematically investigated,with emphasis on U-shaped,T-shaped,and rectangular ribs.Finite el...The impact of longitudinal stiffener configurations on the structural performance of orthotropic steel bridge decks(OSD)was systematically investigated,with emphasis on U-shaped,T-shaped,and rectangular ribs.Finite element analysis was employed to evaluate deformation and stress distribution under three critical loading scenarios:vertical uniformload,vertical eccentric load,and lateral uniformload.Equivalentmodels ensuring identical steel usage,moment of inertia,and centroid alignment were established to compare five stiffener configurations.Results demonstrate that U-rib configurations exhibit superior performance in controlling local displacements and minimizing stress concentrations.Under eccentric loading,U-ribs significantly reduce deck displacement andmitigate stress fluctuations at critical junctions compared to alternative stiffeners.Stability analysis further reveals that U-ribs achieve stability coefficients substantially higher than open-section alternatives,particularly excelling under lateral loading due to enhanced torsional rigidity.Parametric optimization identifies key geometric thresholds where U-rib thickness exceeding 6 mm yields diminishing returns in stress reduction and stability enhancement,while deck flange thickness beyond 16 mm provides marginal improvements in displacement control despite increased material usage.An optimized design combining 6-mm U-ribs with 16-mm deck flanges is proposed,balancing structural efficiency with stringent deformation requirements for high-speed rail bridges.These findings provide foundational insights for optimizing stiffener selection and enhancing the longevity of orthotropic steel bridge decks in heavy-load applications.展开更多
To improve the strength-toughness of traditional U-rib（ TUR） and solve the problem of insufficient penetration between TUR and deckplate,a new local thickened U-rib（ LTUR） has been proposed to improve the fatigue ...To improve the strength-toughness of traditional U-rib（ TUR） and solve the problem of insufficient penetration between TUR and deckplate,a new local thickened U-rib（ LTUR） has been proposed to improve the fatigue resistance of the weld joint under the premise of not increasing thickness and strength of the TUR material. And a hot /warm roll-forming process（ RFP） adopting partially induction heating to 700- 1 000℃ was carried out to fabricate LTUR. The deformation behaviors in the forming process and microstructure of LTUR have been investigated.Mechanical properties and fracture mechanism of the LTUR after hot / warm RFP have been systematically discussed. Moreover,the results are compared with those obtained in cold RFP. Mechanical properties of the LTUR deformed above the critical transformation temperature（ A_（c3）） show high performance characteristics with marked fatigue resistance and superior toughness. Upon increasing the heating temperature from 700 to 900 ℃,the initial coarse ferrite-pearlite structure transform into equiaxed ultrafine ferrite（ 1- 3 μm） and precipitates such as（ Nb,Ti）（ C,N） are uniformly distributed in the matrix. The average dislocation density of the specimens after hot rollforming at heating temperature of 900 ℃ decreases dramatically compared with those of the specimens subjected to the cold RFP. Furthermore,a typical characteristic of ductile fracture mechanism and the high impact energy are more convinced that the specimens deformed above 900 ℃ have obtained an optimal combination of strength and toughness.展开更多
This study presents an investigation on the fatigue analysis of four types of details on orthotropic steel decks(OSDs)for a cable-stayed super-wide steel box girder bridge based on finite-element analysis(FEA)with veh...This study presents an investigation on the fatigue analysis of four types of details on orthotropic steel decks(OSDs)for a cable-stayed super-wide steel box girder bridge based on finite-element analysis(FEA)with vehicle transverse distribution model(VTDM).A high-fidelity 3D FE model verified by the static load test is established to satisfy the fatigue analysis accuracy.The stress behavior of super-wide steel box girders under the vehicle load at different lane locations is investigated.Then,considering the effect of VTDM,the fatigue life analysis of four typical details is performed using the Miner cumulative damage rule.The results show that the vehicle transverse location has a great influence on the stress behavior of details with sharp influence surface,and the stress ranges in the outermost lane are larger than those in other lanes,indicating that the details of OSD in the outermost lane are prone to fatigue.The fatigue life analysis indicates that the diaphragm cutout is more prone to fatigue than other details,which should be carefully treated in bridge maintenance.展开更多
Fatigue has become critical issue for bridge with orthotropic steel deck.Number of stress cycle and equivalent stress amplitude were adopted as two investigated fatigue effects.As presented from fatigue monitoring com...Fatigue has become critical issue for bridge with orthotropic steel deck.Number of stress cycle and equivalent stress amplitude were adopted as two investigated fatigue effects.As presented from fatigue monitoring comparison of two series-lined bridges,three local geometric parameters of steel box girder have significant influence on fatigue performance of two welded joints.They are thickness of longitudinal ribs(Tr),longitudinal spacing of transverse floor plate(Sc)and longitudinal truss(LT).Fatigue analytical models were created for parametric study of fatigue effects under wheel load.Consequently,three local parameters have exhibited insignificant influence on number of stress cycle.Compared with Tr and Sc,configuration of LT has brought about foremost effect on the equivalent stress amplitude.For equivalent stress amplitude of rib-to-deck and rib-to-rib welded joints,the influence regions of LT are respectively longitudinal strap and quadrate with the geometric length of 600 mm.Enough attention ought to be paid for local stiffen structure on fatigue performance of orthotropic steel deck in fatigue design and monitoring.展开更多
In order to study the fatigue properties of rib-to-deck welded connection and rib-to-rib welded connection in orthotropic steel bridge decks,a multi-scale finite element model was set up to analyze the stress distribu...In order to study the fatigue properties of rib-to-deck welded connection and rib-to-rib welded connection in orthotropic steel bridge decks,a multi-scale finite element model was set up to analyze the stress distribution characteristics and the load test was conducted on the Taizhou Yangtze River Bridge.Comparing the vehicle test results with the muli-scale finite element model results to verify the accuracy of the finite element simulation for the stress response of two welded details.The results indicated that The stress at the rib-to-deck welded connection and the rib-to-rib welded connection are the bending stress and the membrane stress,respectively;the stress response of the two welded connection has strong local characteristics;the lateral stress influence line of the two welded connection is relatively short and the length of the lateral stress influence line is greatly affected by the longitudinal ribs;increasing the thickness of the roof and longitudinal ribs can reduce the stress response and improve the stress performance of the heavy lanes.For the two welded details,the fatigue damage increment of the ordinary lane is greater than the heavy lane.The thickened roof and longitudinal ribs at the position of the heavy lane still cannot balance the fatigue damage caused by the heavy truck.Therefore,it is necessary to strictly control the fatigue effect of overloaded vehicles on steel box girders.展开更多
This paper reports the results of experimental research the longitudinal stiffeners in an orthotropic plated bridge deck on concerning the connection between the deck plate and the web of a microscopic scale. An impor...This paper reports the results of experimental research the longitudinal stiffeners in an orthotropic plated bridge deck on concerning the connection between the deck plate and the web of a microscopic scale. An important number of test specimens of a weld are studied with the help of a video microscope, to detect the efficiency of the root of the weld. The second part of the paper is concerned with parametric analysis of the lack of weld penetration by using accurate finite element modelling. The results demonstrate that the weld quality often required can not always be assured, which surely has important consequence on the stresses in the weld and the fatigue resistance.展开更多
Based on four-year field inspection and investigation on deck pavement of mastic asphalt on Jiangyin Bridge, cracking causes of mastic asphalt are studied. Cracks of deck pavement are summarized on crack length and wi...Based on four-year field inspection and investigation on deck pavement of mastic asphalt on Jiangyin Bridge, cracking causes of mastic asphalt are studied. Cracks of deck pavement are summarized on crack length and width to get a clear view of their propagations. Traffic surveys including traffic volume, axle load and vehicle speed were also conducted to assess their influences. Samples taken on-site were tested with pulling-out test and fatigue test to benchmark their properties. According to the inspection and tests results, it is concluded that the cracks are induced by rutting and fatigue. Lack of fatigue resistance, not well bonded to the steel deck and insufficient high temperature stability are supposed to be the main reasons as well as high density of low speed, excessively overloaded trucks.展开更多
Due to the complex structure and dense weld of the orthotropic steel bridge deck(OSBD),fatigue cracks are prone to occur in the typical welding details.Welding residual stress(WRS)will cause a plastic zone at the crac...Due to the complex structure and dense weld of the orthotropic steel bridge deck(OSBD),fatigue cracks are prone to occur in the typical welding details.Welding residual stress(WRS)will cause a plastic zone at the crack tip.In this paper,an elastoplastic constitutive model based on the Chaboche kinematic hardening model was introduced,and the extended finite element method(XFEM)was used to study the influence of material elastoplasticity and crack tip plastic zone on the law of fatigue crack propagation.By judging the stress state of the residual stress field at the crack tip and selecting different crack propagation rate models to investigate the crack propagation law when plastic deformation was considered,the propagation path and propagation rate of fatigue crack of the OSBD were obtained.The results show that,whether the residual stress field is considered or not,the plastic deformation at the crack tip will not cause the obvious closure of the fatigue crack at the U-rib toe during the crack propagation process,but will significantly affect the crack propagation path.When material plasticity is considered,the propagation angle of fatigue crack at the U-rib toe basically remains unchanged along the short-axis direction of the initial crack,but is going up along the long-axis direction,and the crack tip plastic zone inhibits the propagation of the crack tip on one side.Compared with linear elastic materials,the crack propagation law considering material plasticity is more consistent with that in actual bridge engineering.In terms of the propagation rate,if the residual stress field is not considered,the fatigue crack propagation rate at U-rib toe with plasticity considered is slightly higher than that without plasticity considered,because plastic deformation will affect the amplitude of energy release rate.When considering the WRS field,the fatigue crack propagation rate at U-rib toe is increased due to the combined actions of plastic deformation and stress ratio R.展开更多
This study proposes a multi-scale finite element simulation method to investigate the vehicle-induced local vibration effects of orthotropic steel decks(OSDs)by considering tire-road contact conditions.It also focuses...This study proposes a multi-scale finite element simulation method to investigate the vehicle-induced local vibration effects of orthotropic steel decks(OSDs)by considering tire-road contact conditions.It also focuses on the differences between the dynamic amplification factors(DAFs)of local deflection and strain compared to those corresponding overall response,as well as the influence of road roughness and driving speed on localized DAFs.The results show that vehicle-induced local vibration is distinct near vehicle wheels,especially within 0.5 m from the wheel centerline in the transverse direction and 0.3 m in the longitudinal direction.The localized strain DAFs may potentially exceed 1.4.Generally,the dynamic deflection of a bridge deck is mainly determined by the first system stiffness of OSDs,i.e.,sectional stiffness of the bridge girder.However,the dynamic strain of OSDs arises from the combination of overall bridge modes and local bridge deck panel modes,leading to a higher localized strain DAFs of approximately 16%compared to the overall bridge.Longitudinal and vertical strain DAFs typically occur on U-ribs,while the transverse strain DAFs often arise at stiffness discontinuities of OSD.The recurrent structural variations of OSDs in the transverse and vertical directions result in the maximum vertical strain DAF.展开更多
To obtain a complete picture of the epoxy asphalt pavement condition on the Second Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, an on-site survey is conducted to collect information regarding traffic composition and extents of pavem...To obtain a complete picture of the epoxy asphalt pavement condition on the Second Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, an on-site survey is conducted to collect information regarding traffic composition and extents of pavement distresses. The survey shows that 30 m2 out of the entire 3.8 × 104 m2 pavement exhibits potholes and alligator cracks. Other surface cracks are also found, including regular longitudinal cracks, short hairline cracks, bubble cracks, and ring cracks. Rutting and shoving are not observed on the pavement. The causes of pavement distresses are discussed by analyzing the pavement mechanical response with actual traffic composition. Research results indicate that the regular longitudinal cracks occurring at ribs near wheelpaths are due to fatigue damage. Short hair cracking and bubble cracking are mainly related to construction defects. Alligator cracks are the results of the development of regular, short hair and bubble cracks lacking effective maintenance. Potholes are induced by the cracking and moisture ingression.展开更多
To completely solve the problem of fatigue cracking issue of orthotropic steel bridge decks(OSDs),the authors proposed a steel–ultra-high performance concrete(UHPC)lightweight composite deck(LWCD)with closed ribs in ...To completely solve the problem of fatigue cracking issue of orthotropic steel bridge decks(OSDs),the authors proposed a steel–ultra-high performance concrete(UHPC)lightweight composite deck(LWCD)with closed ribs in 2010.Based on the successful application of that LWCD,an adaptation incorporating an innovative composite deck structure,i.e.,the hot-rolled section steel–UHPC composite deck with open ribs(SSD)is proposed in this paper,aiming to simplify the fabrication process as well as to reduce the cost of LWCD.Based on a long-span cable-stayed bridge,a design scheme is proposed and is compared with the conventional OSD scheme.Further,a finite element(FE)calculation is conducted to reflect both the global and local behavior of the SSD scheme,and it is found that the peaked stresses in the SSD components are less than the corresponding allowable values.A static test is performed for an SSD strip specimen to understand the anti-cracking behavior of the UHPC layer under negative bending moments.The static test results indicate that the UHPC layer exhibited a satisfactory tensile toughness,the UHPC tensile strength obtained from the test is 1.8 times the calculated stress by the FE model of the real bridge.In addition,the fatigue stresses of typical fatigue-prone details in the SSD are calculated and evaluated,and the influences of key design parameters on the fatigue performance of the SSD are analyzed.According to the fatigue results,the peaked stress ranges for all of the 10 fatigue-prone details are within the corresponding constant amplitude fatigue limits.Then a fatigue test is carried out for another SSD strip specimen to explore the fatigue behavior of the fillet weld between the longitudinal and transverse ribs.The specimen failed at the fillet weld after equivalent 47.5 million cycles of loading under the design fatigue stress range,indicating that the fatigue performance of the SSD could meet the fatigue design requirement.Theoretical calculations and experiments provide a basis for the promotion and application of this structure in bridge engineering.展开更多
文摘To analyze the stress state of steel orthotropic deck pavement and provide reference for the design of the overlay, the inner stress state and strain distribution of surfacing under the load of the deformation of the whole bridge structure and tyre load are analyzed by the finite element method of submodeling. Influence of surfacing modulus on the strain state of the overlay is analyzed for the purpose of the optimal design of the overlay structure. Analysis results show that the deformation of the whole bridge structure has no evident influence on the stress state of the overlay. The key factor of the overlay design is the transverse tensile strain in the overlay above the upper edge of web plate of rib. The stress state of the overlay is influenced evidently by the modulus of rigidity transform overlay. And the stress state of the overlay can be optimized and lowered by increasing the modulus and thickness of rigidity transform overlay, The fatigue test has been done to evaluate the fatigue performance and modulus of different deck pavement materials such as epoxy asphalt, SBS modified asphalt, rosphalt asphalt which can provide reference for deck pavement structure design.
基金supported by the Chongqing Municipal Talent Plan Project(cstc2024ycjh-bgzxm0186).
文摘The impact of longitudinal stiffener configurations on the structural performance of orthotropic steel bridge decks(OSD)was systematically investigated,with emphasis on U-shaped,T-shaped,and rectangular ribs.Finite element analysis was employed to evaluate deformation and stress distribution under three critical loading scenarios:vertical uniformload,vertical eccentric load,and lateral uniformload.Equivalentmodels ensuring identical steel usage,moment of inertia,and centroid alignment were established to compare five stiffener configurations.Results demonstrate that U-rib configurations exhibit superior performance in controlling local displacements and minimizing stress concentrations.Under eccentric loading,U-ribs significantly reduce deck displacement andmitigate stress fluctuations at critical junctions compared to alternative stiffeners.Stability analysis further reveals that U-ribs achieve stability coefficients substantially higher than open-section alternatives,particularly excelling under lateral loading due to enhanced torsional rigidity.Parametric optimization identifies key geometric thresholds where U-rib thickness exceeding 6 mm yields diminishing returns in stress reduction and stability enhancement,while deck flange thickness beyond 16 mm provides marginal improvements in displacement control despite increased material usage.An optimized design combining 6-mm U-ribs with 16-mm deck flanges is proposed,balancing structural efficiency with stringent deformation requirements for high-speed rail bridges.These findings provide foundational insights for optimizing stiffener selection and enhancing the longevity of orthotropic steel bridge decks in heavy-load applications.
文摘To improve the strength-toughness of traditional U-rib（ TUR） and solve the problem of insufficient penetration between TUR and deckplate,a new local thickened U-rib（ LTUR） has been proposed to improve the fatigue resistance of the weld joint under the premise of not increasing thickness and strength of the TUR material. And a hot /warm roll-forming process（ RFP） adopting partially induction heating to 700- 1 000℃ was carried out to fabricate LTUR. The deformation behaviors in the forming process and microstructure of LTUR have been investigated.Mechanical properties and fracture mechanism of the LTUR after hot / warm RFP have been systematically discussed. Moreover,the results are compared with those obtained in cold RFP. Mechanical properties of the LTUR deformed above the critical transformation temperature（ A_（c3）） show high performance characteristics with marked fatigue resistance and superior toughness. Upon increasing the heating temperature from 700 to 900 ℃,the initial coarse ferrite-pearlite structure transform into equiaxed ultrafine ferrite（ 1- 3 μm） and precipitates such as（ Nb,Ti）（ C,N） are uniformly distributed in the matrix. The average dislocation density of the specimens after hot rollforming at heating temperature of 900 ℃ decreases dramatically compared with those of the specimens subjected to the cold RFP. Furthermore,a typical characteristic of ductile fracture mechanism and the high impact energy are more convinced that the specimens deformed above 900 ℃ have obtained an optimal combination of strength and toughness.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51778135,52178119)the Distinguished Young Scientists of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BK20190013)the National Key R&D Program Foundation of China(Grant No.2017YFC0806001).
文摘This study presents an investigation on the fatigue analysis of four types of details on orthotropic steel decks(OSDs)for a cable-stayed super-wide steel box girder bridge based on finite-element analysis(FEA)with vehicle transverse distribution model(VTDM).A high-fidelity 3D FE model verified by the static load test is established to satisfy the fatigue analysis accuracy.The stress behavior of super-wide steel box girders under the vehicle load at different lane locations is investigated.Then,considering the effect of VTDM,the fatigue life analysis of four typical details is performed using the Miner cumulative damage rule.The results show that the vehicle transverse location has a great influence on the stress behavior of details with sharp influence surface,and the stress ranges in the outermost lane are larger than those in other lanes,indicating that the details of OSD in the outermost lane are prone to fatigue.The fatigue life analysis indicates that the diaphragm cutout is more prone to fatigue than other details,which should be carefully treated in bridge maintenance.
基金Project(51178100)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2011318223170)supported by Key Program of Ministry of Transport,China+3 种基金Project(1105007001)supported by Program of the Priority Academic Development Program of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,ChinaProject(3205001205)supported by Teaching and Research Foundation for Excellent Young Teacher of Southeast University,ChinaProject(CXZZ-0162)supported by Graduate Scientific Innovation Research Foundation of Jiangsu Province,ChinaProject(YBJJ1122)supported by Scientific Research Foundation of Graduate School of Southeast University,China
文摘Fatigue has become critical issue for bridge with orthotropic steel deck.Number of stress cycle and equivalent stress amplitude were adopted as two investigated fatigue effects.As presented from fatigue monitoring comparison of two series-lined bridges,three local geometric parameters of steel box girder have significant influence on fatigue performance of two welded joints.They are thickness of longitudinal ribs(Tr),longitudinal spacing of transverse floor plate(Sc)and longitudinal truss(LT).Fatigue analytical models were created for parametric study of fatigue effects under wheel load.Consequently,three local parameters have exhibited insignificant influence on number of stress cycle.Compared with Tr and Sc,configuration of LT has brought about foremost effect on the equivalent stress amplitude.For equivalent stress amplitude of rib-to-deck and rib-to-rib welded joints,the influence regions of LT are respectively longitudinal strap and quadrate with the geometric length of 600 mm.Enough attention ought to be paid for local stiffen structure on fatigue performance of orthotropic steel deck in fatigue design and monitoring.
基金This research has been supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51778135)the National Key R&D Program Foundation of China(Grant No.2017YFC0806001)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(Grant No.BK20160207)Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(Grant No.20130969010)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities and Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province,China(Grant Nos.KYCX18_0113 and KYLX16_0253).
文摘In order to study the fatigue properties of rib-to-deck welded connection and rib-to-rib welded connection in orthotropic steel bridge decks,a multi-scale finite element model was set up to analyze the stress distribution characteristics and the load test was conducted on the Taizhou Yangtze River Bridge.Comparing the vehicle test results with the muli-scale finite element model results to verify the accuracy of the finite element simulation for the stress response of two welded details.The results indicated that The stress at the rib-to-deck welded connection and the rib-to-rib welded connection are the bending stress and the membrane stress,respectively;the stress response of the two welded connection has strong local characteristics;the lateral stress influence line of the two welded connection is relatively short and the length of the lateral stress influence line is greatly affected by the longitudinal ribs;increasing the thickness of the roof and longitudinal ribs can reduce the stress response and improve the stress performance of the heavy lanes.For the two welded details,the fatigue damage increment of the ordinary lane is greater than the heavy lane.The thickened roof and longitudinal ribs at the position of the heavy lane still cannot balance the fatigue damage caused by the heavy truck.Therefore,it is necessary to strictly control the fatigue effect of overloaded vehicles on steel box girders.
文摘This paper reports the results of experimental research the longitudinal stiffeners in an orthotropic plated bridge deck on concerning the connection between the deck plate and the web of a microscopic scale. An important number of test specimens of a weld are studied with the help of a video microscope, to detect the efficiency of the root of the weld. The second part of the paper is concerned with parametric analysis of the lack of weld penetration by using accurate finite element modelling. The results demonstrate that the weld quality often required can not always be assured, which surely has important consequence on the stresses in the weld and the fatigue resistance.
文摘Based on four-year field inspection and investigation on deck pavement of mastic asphalt on Jiangyin Bridge, cracking causes of mastic asphalt are studied. Cracks of deck pavement are summarized on crack length and width to get a clear view of their propagations. Traffic surveys including traffic volume, axle load and vehicle speed were also conducted to assess their influences. Samples taken on-site were tested with pulling-out test and fatigue test to benchmark their properties. According to the inspection and tests results, it is concluded that the cracks are induced by rutting and fatigue. Lack of fatigue resistance, not well bonded to the steel deck and insufficient high temperature stability are supposed to be the main reasons as well as high density of low speed, excessively overloaded trucks.
基金The works described in this paper are substantially supported by the grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51678135)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20171350)Six Talent Peak Projects in Jiangsu Province(JNHB-007),which are gratefully acknowledged.
文摘Due to the complex structure and dense weld of the orthotropic steel bridge deck(OSBD),fatigue cracks are prone to occur in the typical welding details.Welding residual stress(WRS)will cause a plastic zone at the crack tip.In this paper,an elastoplastic constitutive model based on the Chaboche kinematic hardening model was introduced,and the extended finite element method(XFEM)was used to study the influence of material elastoplasticity and crack tip plastic zone on the law of fatigue crack propagation.By judging the stress state of the residual stress field at the crack tip and selecting different crack propagation rate models to investigate the crack propagation law when plastic deformation was considered,the propagation path and propagation rate of fatigue crack of the OSBD were obtained.The results show that,whether the residual stress field is considered or not,the plastic deformation at the crack tip will not cause the obvious closure of the fatigue crack at the U-rib toe during the crack propagation process,but will significantly affect the crack propagation path.When material plasticity is considered,the propagation angle of fatigue crack at the U-rib toe basically remains unchanged along the short-axis direction of the initial crack,but is going up along the long-axis direction,and the crack tip plastic zone inhibits the propagation of the crack tip on one side.Compared with linear elastic materials,the crack propagation law considering material plasticity is more consistent with that in actual bridge engineering.In terms of the propagation rate,if the residual stress field is not considered,the fatigue crack propagation rate at U-rib toe with plasticity considered is slightly higher than that without plasticity considered,because plastic deformation will affect the amplitude of energy release rate.When considering the WRS field,the fatigue crack propagation rate at U-rib toe is increased due to the combined actions of plastic deformation and stress ratio R.
基金National Key R&D Project of China under Grant No.2021YFB2600601the Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission under Grant No.KJZD-K202100704+1 种基金Team Building Project for Graduate Tutors in Chongqing under Grant No.JDDSTD2022003the Joint Training Base Construction Project for Graduate Students in Chongqing under Grant No.JDLHPYJD2020023。
文摘This study proposes a multi-scale finite element simulation method to investigate the vehicle-induced local vibration effects of orthotropic steel decks(OSDs)by considering tire-road contact conditions.It also focuses on the differences between the dynamic amplification factors(DAFs)of local deflection and strain compared to those corresponding overall response,as well as the influence of road roughness and driving speed on localized DAFs.The results show that vehicle-induced local vibration is distinct near vehicle wheels,especially within 0.5 m from the wheel centerline in the transverse direction and 0.3 m in the longitudinal direction.The localized strain DAFs may potentially exceed 1.4.Generally,the dynamic deflection of a bridge deck is mainly determined by the first system stiffness of OSDs,i.e.,sectional stiffness of the bridge girder.However,the dynamic strain of OSDs arises from the combination of overall bridge modes and local bridge deck panel modes,leading to a higher localized strain DAFs of approximately 16%compared to the overall bridge.Longitudinal and vertical strain DAFs typically occur on U-ribs,while the transverse strain DAFs often arise at stiffness discontinuities of OSD.The recurrent structural variations of OSDs in the transverse and vertical directions result in the maximum vertical strain DAF.
基金The National Key Technology R&D Program during the 11th Five-Year Plan Period(No.2009BAG15B03)
文摘To obtain a complete picture of the epoxy asphalt pavement condition on the Second Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, an on-site survey is conducted to collect information regarding traffic composition and extents of pavement distresses. The survey shows that 30 m2 out of the entire 3.8 × 104 m2 pavement exhibits potholes and alligator cracks. Other surface cracks are also found, including regular longitudinal cracks, short hairline cracks, bubble cracks, and ring cracks. Rutting and shoving are not observed on the pavement. The causes of pavement distresses are discussed by analyzing the pavement mechanical response with actual traffic composition. Research results indicate that the regular longitudinal cracks occurring at ribs near wheelpaths are due to fatigue damage. Short hair cracking and bubble cracking are mainly related to construction defects. Alligator cracks are the results of the development of regular, short hair and bubble cracks lacking effective maintenance. Potholes are induced by the cracking and moisture ingression.
基金The authors gratefully thank the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52038003 and 51778223)Technology R&D Plan of China Construction Fifth Engineering Division Co.,Ltd.(No.CSCES5b-2022-12)for their financial support.
文摘To completely solve the problem of fatigue cracking issue of orthotropic steel bridge decks(OSDs),the authors proposed a steel–ultra-high performance concrete(UHPC)lightweight composite deck(LWCD)with closed ribs in 2010.Based on the successful application of that LWCD,an adaptation incorporating an innovative composite deck structure,i.e.,the hot-rolled section steel–UHPC composite deck with open ribs(SSD)is proposed in this paper,aiming to simplify the fabrication process as well as to reduce the cost of LWCD.Based on a long-span cable-stayed bridge,a design scheme is proposed and is compared with the conventional OSD scheme.Further,a finite element(FE)calculation is conducted to reflect both the global and local behavior of the SSD scheme,and it is found that the peaked stresses in the SSD components are less than the corresponding allowable values.A static test is performed for an SSD strip specimen to understand the anti-cracking behavior of the UHPC layer under negative bending moments.The static test results indicate that the UHPC layer exhibited a satisfactory tensile toughness,the UHPC tensile strength obtained from the test is 1.8 times the calculated stress by the FE model of the real bridge.In addition,the fatigue stresses of typical fatigue-prone details in the SSD are calculated and evaluated,and the influences of key design parameters on the fatigue performance of the SSD are analyzed.According to the fatigue results,the peaked stress ranges for all of the 10 fatigue-prone details are within the corresponding constant amplitude fatigue limits.Then a fatigue test is carried out for another SSD strip specimen to explore the fatigue behavior of the fillet weld between the longitudinal and transverse ribs.The specimen failed at the fillet weld after equivalent 47.5 million cycles of loading under the design fatigue stress range,indicating that the fatigue performance of the SSD could meet the fatigue design requirement.Theoretical calculations and experiments provide a basis for the promotion and application of this structure in bridge engineering.
