Precast concrete pavements(PCPs)represent an innovative solution in the construction industry,addressing the need for rapid,intelligent,and low-carbon pavement technologies that significantly reduce construction time ...Precast concrete pavements(PCPs)represent an innovative solution in the construction industry,addressing the need for rapid,intelligent,and low-carbon pavement technologies that significantly reduce construction time and environmental impact.However,the integration of prefabricated technology in pavement surface and base layers lacks systematic classification and understanding.This paper aims to fill this gap by introducing a detailed analysis of discretization and assembly connection technology for cement concrete pavement(CCP)structures.Through a comprehensive review of domestic and international literature,the study classifies prefabricated pavement technology based on discrete assembly structural layers and presents specific conclusions(i)surface layer discrete units are categorized into bottom plates,top plates,plate-rod separated assemblies,and prestressed connections,with optimal material compositions identified to enhance mechanical properties;(ii)base layer discrete units include block-type,plate-type,and beam-type elements,highlighting their contributions to sustainability by incorporating recycled materials(iii)planar assembly connection types are assessed,ranking them by load transfer efficiency,with specific dimensions provided for optimal performance;and(iv)vertical assembly connections are defined by their leveling and sealing layers,suitable for both new constructions and repairs of existing roads.The insights gained from this review not only clarify the distinctions between various structural layers but also provide practical guidelines for enhancing the design and implementation of PCP.This work contributes to advancing sustainable and resilient road construction practices,making it a significant reference for researchers and practitioners in the field.展开更多
The discretization of random fields is the first and most important step in the stochastic analysis of engineering structures with spatially dependent random parameters.The essential step of discretization is solving ...The discretization of random fields is the first and most important step in the stochastic analysis of engineering structures with spatially dependent random parameters.The essential step of discretization is solving the Fredholm integral equation to obtain the eigenvalues and eigenfunctions of the covariance functions of the random fields.The collocation method,which has fewer integral operations,is more efficient in accomplishing the task than the timeconsuming Galerkin method,and it is more suitable for engineering applications with complex geometries and a large number of elements.With the help of isogeometric analysis that preserves accurate geometry in analysis,the isogeometric collocation method can efficiently achieve the results with sufficient accuracy.An adaptive moment abscissa is proposed to calculate the coordinates of the collocation points to further improve the accuracy of the collocation method.The adaptive moment abscissae led to more accurate results than the classical Greville abscissae when using the moment parameter optimized with intelligent algorithms.Numerical and engineering examples illustrate the advantages of the proposed isogeometric collocation method based on the adaptive moment abscissae over existing methods in terms of accuracy and efficiency.展开更多
基金supported by the Research Program of Wuhan Building Energy Efficiency Office(grant number 202331).
文摘Precast concrete pavements(PCPs)represent an innovative solution in the construction industry,addressing the need for rapid,intelligent,and low-carbon pavement technologies that significantly reduce construction time and environmental impact.However,the integration of prefabricated technology in pavement surface and base layers lacks systematic classification and understanding.This paper aims to fill this gap by introducing a detailed analysis of discretization and assembly connection technology for cement concrete pavement(CCP)structures.Through a comprehensive review of domestic and international literature,the study classifies prefabricated pavement technology based on discrete assembly structural layers and presents specific conclusions(i)surface layer discrete units are categorized into bottom plates,top plates,plate-rod separated assemblies,and prestressed connections,with optimal material compositions identified to enhance mechanical properties;(ii)base layer discrete units include block-type,plate-type,and beam-type elements,highlighting their contributions to sustainability by incorporating recycled materials(iii)planar assembly connection types are assessed,ranking them by load transfer efficiency,with specific dimensions provided for optimal performance;and(iv)vertical assembly connections are defined by their leveling and sealing layers,suitable for both new constructions and repairs of existing roads.The insights gained from this review not only clarify the distinctions between various structural layers but also provide practical guidelines for enhancing the design and implementation of PCP.This work contributes to advancing sustainable and resilient road construction practices,making it a significant reference for researchers and practitioners in the field.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U22A6001 and 52375273)Major Project of Science and Technology Innovation 2030(Grant No.2021ZD0113100)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.LZ24E050005)。
文摘The discretization of random fields is the first and most important step in the stochastic analysis of engineering structures with spatially dependent random parameters.The essential step of discretization is solving the Fredholm integral equation to obtain the eigenvalues and eigenfunctions of the covariance functions of the random fields.The collocation method,which has fewer integral operations,is more efficient in accomplishing the task than the timeconsuming Galerkin method,and it is more suitable for engineering applications with complex geometries and a large number of elements.With the help of isogeometric analysis that preserves accurate geometry in analysis,the isogeometric collocation method can efficiently achieve the results with sufficient accuracy.An adaptive moment abscissa is proposed to calculate the coordinates of the collocation points to further improve the accuracy of the collocation method.The adaptive moment abscissae led to more accurate results than the classical Greville abscissae when using the moment parameter optimized with intelligent algorithms.Numerical and engineering examples illustrate the advantages of the proposed isogeometric collocation method based on the adaptive moment abscissae over existing methods in terms of accuracy and efficiency.
