Impact analysis of repeated improper treatment of bridge site slopes to bridge across

Abstract

The bridge site slope in Zhengjiawan has been renovated several times in response to the adverse geological conditions of the Zhengjiawan ancient landslide (ZAL) in China. However, improper control and treatment measures have caused the structural failure of the Zhengjiawan bridge (ZB). Based on long-term field monitoring data of rainfall, temperature, bridge deformation, and bridge site slope displacements, this paper analyses the impact of repeated improper treatment on bridge site slopes to bridge across. Furthermore, it summarized the interrelationship between bridge deformation and bridge site slopes under natural rainfall and improper treatment measure conditions, and proposed a set of solutions for bridge site slope control and treatment. The results show that the destruction of ZB is primarily attributed to the deformation of ZAL, natural rainfall is the main trigger controlling the intermittent creep of the ZAL, while the construction of anti-slide pile and deviation rectification of bridge abutment result in significant deformation of ZAL. The deformation of ZB and ZAL were synchronous, and the monthly displacement difference ranged from 0.18 to 5.19 mm. The failure of the ZB structure resulting from the ZAL is attributed to the insufficient shear strength of the weak loose soil comprising the landslide, which fails to withstand the sliding force induced by continuous heavy rainfall. Additionally, the original anti-slide pile inadequately controls the deformation of the landslide. By setting the second-row anti-slide pile, adding the cross-sectional area of the bridge pier foundation, and installing drainage pipes, the safety of the bridge is effectively guaranteed. The control and treatment of ZAL show that preventing bridge pier deformation should be prioritized followed by controlling and treating bridge site slopes, and this study provides insights into interactions between unstable landslide treatments and bridge structures which may serve as a reference for similar projects.