Abstract
In order to simplify the completion process of cable force optimization and adjustment in long-span concrete-filled steel tube arch bridges, a new method was proposed in the present study. To this end, a reasonable completion cable force calculation method was proposed based on the influence matrix principle of cable force optimization. Then combined with the mechanical characteristics of concrete-filled steel tube arch bridge, the weighted matrix was introduced to simplify the influence matrix of cable force and optimize the suspender cable force. The performed comparative study showed that the maximum difference of single cable force between the measured and calculated values is less than 5%, and the calculation error satisfies the requirements of the specification. It is concluded that the proposed method can accurately control the suspender tension construction in the arch bridge, optimize the cable force of long-span concrete filled-steel tube arch bridge, and realize the comparison and selection of various optimization schemes. The research results have been successfully applied to the suspender force adjustment of Third Pingnan Bridge, which greatly simplifies the adjustment steps and the total cable force difference in the whole bridge is 1.37%, the difference between the measured and designed suspender tensions of Heshan Hongshui River Bridge at completion state is less than 2%. The successful application of this method effectively saves the labor and material cost of suspender adjustment and further enhances the superiority of steel tube concrete arch bridge. The proposed method is expected to be an excellent choice to monitor constructions, adjust the bridge completion stage, and provide a reference for the suspender tension construction control of similar bridges.
Highlights
Research ArticleKaizhong Xie ,1,2 Mengsheng Yu ,1 Xinyu Yao ,3 Longlin Wang ,3 Tianzhi Hao ,4 and Hua Wang 3
With the improvement of the design theories and construction methods and the advent of novel materials, the span of concrete-filled steel tubular arch bridges has increased significantly
According to the design drawings of ird Pingnan Bridge, the finite element software MIDAS/Civic is used for simulation. e established finite model consists of 8,350 nodes and 15,156 elements. e main arch rib steel pipe and web member are simulated by steel pipe elements with different pipe diameters. e suspender is simulated by cable element. e bridge deck beam is simulated by beam
Summary
Kaizhong Xie ,1,2 Mengsheng Yu ,1 Xinyu Yao ,3 Longlin Wang ,3 Tianzhi Hao ,4 and Hua Wang 3. In order to simplify the completion process of cable force optimization and adjustment in long-span concrete-filled steel tube arch bridges, a new method was proposed in the present study. To this end, a reasonable completion cable force calculation method was proposed based on the influence matrix principle of cable force optimization. It is concluded that the proposed method can accurately control the suspender tension construction in the arch bridge, optimize the cable force of long-span concrete filled-steel tube arch bridge, and realize the comparison and selection of various optimization schemes. It is concluded that the proposed method can accurately control the suspender tension construction in the arch bridge, optimize the cable force of long-span concrete filled-steel tube arch bridge, and realize the comparison and selection of various optimization schemes. e research results have been successfully applied to the suspender force adjustment of ird Pingnan Bridge, which greatly simplifies the adjustment steps and the total cable force difference in the whole bridge is 1.37%, the difference between the measured and designed suspender tensions of Heshan Hongshui River Bridge at completion state is less than 2%. e successful application of this method effectively saves the labor and material cost of suspender adjustment and further enhances the superiority of steel tube concrete arch bridge. e proposed method is expected to be an excellent choice to monitor constructions, adjust the bridge completion stage, and provide a reference for the suspender tension construction control of similar bridges
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