Long-span Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge Research Articles

Seismic Fragility Analysis of Long-Span Bridge System with Durability Degradation

An offshore long-span continuous rigid-frame bridge is taken as an example to study the effect of degradation of bond-slip behavior on the seismic performance of bridges in an offshore environment during a service period. On the basis of a numerical simulation analysis using the OpenSeeS platform, the influence of durability degradation of concrete carbonization, steel corrosion, and degradation of bond-slip performance is considered collectively using incremental dynamic analysis method to examine the time-varying seismic fragility of the offshore bridge. Results show that when bond slip is considered, the exceedance probability of the bridge components and the system increases significantly, and the durability degradation caused by concrete carbonization and chloride ion erosion in the whole life cycle increases the seismic response of the bridge structure. The results of the proposed time-varying seismic fragility analysis indicate that, considering the degradation of bond-slip behavior of reinforced concrete after the durability degradation of materials, the exceedance probability of the pier, bearing, abutment, and system increases with the extension of service period and the increase in seismic strength under earthquake action. In addition, with the extension of service time, the effect of bond slip on the seismic fragility of components and system gradually decreases.

Analysis of Non-Uniform Shrinkage Effect in Box Girder Sections for Long-Span Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge

To consider the effect of non-uniform shrinkage of box girder sections on the long-term deformations of continuous rigid frame bridges, and to improve the prediction accuracy of analysis in the design phase, this paper proposes a new simulation technique for use with general-purpose finite element program. The non-uniform shrinkage effect of the box girder is transformed to an equivalent temperature gradient and then applied as external load onto the beam elements in the finite element analysis. Comparative analysis of the difference in deflections between uniform shrinkage and nonuniform shrinkage of the main girder was made for a vehicular bridge in reality using the proposed technique. The results indicate that the maximum deflection of box girder under the action of non-uniform shrinkage is much greater than that under the action of uniform shrinkage. The maximum downward deflection of the bridge girder caused by uniform shrinkage is 5.6 mm at 20 years after completion of bridge deck construction, whereas the maximum downward deflection caused by non-uniform shrinkage is 21.6 mm, which is 3.8 times larger. This study shows that the non-uniform shrinkage effect of the girder sections has a significant impact on the long-term deflection of continuous rigid frame bridge, and it can be accurately simulated by the proposed transformation technique.

Collapse Failure of Prestressed Concrete Continuous Rigid-Frame Bridge under Strong Earthquake Excitation: Testing and Simulation

AbstractIn recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the collapse failures of long-span continuous rigid-frame bridges under strong earthquake excitations. This paper presents the results of a study in which a 1:15 scaled two-span prestressed concrete continuous rigid-frame bridge model with box-type piers was tested using the shake-table array test system to investigate the seismic response characteristics. Two nonlinear finite-element (FE) models were constructed. The first was a single-girder model that was used to simulate the seismic response under weak seismic waves. The second was an explicit dynamic FE model that was used to simulate the collapse and failure mechanisms of the scaled bridge under strong earthquakes. Testing revealed that the response of the central pier of the prestressed concrete continuous rigid-frame bridge was the largest under seismic excitation, and the damage first appeared at the lower end of the central pier in all cases. The numerical simulations revealed that t...

Technology Research Status Review of Long-span Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge Deck Pavement

Through the analysis and summary of research status and development trends of deck pavement technology of long-span continuous rigid frame bridge deck pavement at home and abroad, the impact factors of durability of continuous rigid frame bridge deck pavement, such as design flaw, constructional quality and overload are studied. This article will comprehensively analyze the cause of disease focusing on mechanism, structure design deficiency and classification method. Analysis shows that: the durability of continuous rigid frame bridge deck pavement is determined not only by pavement material strength, but also by pavement layer thickness and materials of bridge deck. It is integrated design of pavement and bridge deck, superior construction quality and craft that make sure deck pavement durability. Besides, there are still some imperfections and unreasonableness in existing literatures using finite element calculation of continuous rigid frame bridge deck pavement. In order to provide more credible data for future engineering practice and relevant standard, the finite element method and boundary conditions should be studied and improved.

Study on Seismic Performance for Long-Span Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge

Compare the dynamic characteristics and earthquake response between double thin-wall pier and single column pier, also study influence of prestress to seismic response or seismic performance evaluation. The results showed that the performance of double thin-wall pier is more reasonable than that of single column pier, the influence of prestress to seismic response is too small, but is important to seismic performance evaluation which should be considered, and the force of internal and external limb should be reasonable to avoid large difference between the two limbs in serviceability state.

Construction Stage Mechanical Performance Analysis of Long-Span Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge

Accurate simulation of construction process of continuous rigid frame bridge is a foundation to make a bridge built accurately. Based on the suit iteration method, this paper used MIDAS to built a 3D finite elements model, the internal force and deformation results of each construction stage was obtained. This study provided a good theoretical reference for the control of long-span continuous rigid frame bridge construction..

Analysis of Technical Characteristics and Construction Focus of Long-Span Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge with High-Rise Piers

Under the condition of the deep water reservoir area, the choice of bridge pier and long span continuous rigid frame beam construction methods are quite various. And the analysis of destruction of bridge depends mostly on the beam and piers. The paper cares mostly about these two parts.

Iterative Prediction on Friction Loss Parameters of Prestress Tendon

Because of the more sophisticated fiction loss for prestress of space curve tendon than that of the beeline one. The key parameters in the attrition loss for space curve tendon are predicted and regularities of practical distribution can be simulated in this paper simultaneously, by means of the iterative method based on the attrition loss for prestress test of a long-span continuous rigid frame bridge. The predicted parameters can also provide some reference in the calculating the attrition loss for prestress of the space curve tendon in other bridges.

Design and Test Analysis of Mid-and-Long Term Monitoring System for External Prestressed Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge

Study and design a set of economical and practical mid-and-long term monitoring system for long-span prestressed concrete continuous rigid frame bridge relying on the engineering of Xintan Qijiang Bridge in Chongqing. Master the static characteristics of such parameters as displacement, stress and external cable force during operation process of bridge through finite element model and make a comparative analysis of the relevant data after running for two years to test the feasibility and practicability of mid-and-long term monitoring system for continuous rigid frame bridge suggested in the paper.

Seismic Response on the Mangjiedu Long-Span PC Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge with High Piers

The selected high-span continuous rigid frame bridge for studying is Mangjiedu Bridge in this paper. Based on the principle of structure dynamics and the method of seismic response analysis, the finite element model of the main bridge in Mangjiedu Bridge under Midas-civil was built according to the structural features, site conditions and seismic fortification intensity of the bridge. Then the characteristics of main bridge structure were studied using Lanzcos modal analysis method, and the seismic responses of main bridge are studied by earthquake response spectrum analysis and time history analysis respectively. The results show that the fundamental frequency of the main bridge is 0.1943Hz, and the transverse vibration mode shapes are most remarkable in the former 10 ordered types of vibration of main bridge. The main bridge is in the conditions of elastic range and does not failure under E1 earthquake. Both response spectrum analysis and time history analysis show that the largest displacement along the main bridge appears at the top of pier and the largest transverse displacement appears in the central position of main span. It also shows that the maximum shear and maximum moment occur at the bottom of main pier.

Crack Detection and Analysis of Long-Span Continuous Rigid Frame Bridges

As more and more large-span prestressed concrete continuous rigid frame bridges have been constructed, different types of cracks have appeared on box girder, which not only spoils the beauty, but also reduces the safety and durability of these bridges. This paper sees one rigid frame bridge on the highway as the research background, and then detects and analyzes the cracks appeared on the web plates of the long-span prestressed concrete rigid frame bridge in construction phase. In the last, it discusses the major causes of the cracks on the web plates with ANSYS simulation analysis results.

Investigation on Closure Temperature of Long-Span Pre-Stressed Concrete Continuous Rigid-Frame Bridge

Based on a long-span pre-stressed concrete continuous rigid frame bridge, the Chaoyangsi bridge, the influence on stress and deformation of the girder caused by different closure temperature was analyzed. With the aided platform Midas/Civil, comparative analysis of three different closure temperatures was carried on to determine the reasonable one. It is concluded that different closure temperature has important influence on girder stress, but the most dangerous stress combination of girder under serviceability limit state could be taken as remain the same. Though different closure temperature has little influence on the displacement of girder, it is recommended to pay highly attention to the influence on the mid-span vertical displacement when doing the formwork. And finally this article puts forward some effective measures to prevent and reduce the temperature effect.

Impact Analysis on Construction Control of Pre-Camber for Long-Span Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge in Winter Intermission

Cantilever casting construction has been commonly used in construction of continuous rigid frame bridge and the implementation of construction control plays an important role in ensuring the line-type of built bridges and the forced state in construction stage is within the design requirements range. It tends to construct across the winter possibly. Based on an analysis of a typical continuous rigid frame bridge construction stage, this paper takes the impact of winter intermission on pre-camber in construction stage into consideration and the research has guiding significance for the construction of the similar bridge to a certain degree.

Space Analysis of Long-Span Continuous Rigid Frame Bridges

With the background of continuous rigid frame bridge,this paper considers the impact of the structural weight and the pre-stressed force in the construction phase,uses the ANSYS finite element analysis program to analyze the stress and strain of an continuous rigid frame bridge in the the largest cantilever state, focuses on different effects of the different radius of curvature and pier height.Through the analysis constructs the control mentality and the corresponding design proposal for the continuous rigid frame bridge had been provided.

Test and Research of Long-Term Stress Variation of High-Pier & Long-Span Continuous Rigid-Frame Bridge

Pre-stressed concrete continuous rigid frame bridges have been widely used for modern long-span bridges due to its advantages, such as comfortable for travelling, easy to be constructed and maintained etc. However, cracks and excessive mid-span sag of box girders generally exist in many built bridges of this kind during service, and because of its large size and the complex natural environment, it is particularly important to study the long-term performance based on the long-term field measurements. In this paper, a high-pier & long-span pre-stressed concrete continuous rigid-frame bridges, with five-spans (106m+3×200m+106m), was taken as the research object, by pre-embedding strain sensors in mid-span sections and root sections on box girders, field-tests for stress variation were conducted in extreme weather conditions (ie, the hottest and coldest in one year) after its completion in two years, providing tested data for studying long-term performance of bridges similar to the same kind.

Static and Dynamic Behavior of the High-Pier and Long-Span Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge

A structure model of three-span continuous rigid frame bridge was constructed based on the finite element method. Firstly, the static performances were obtained. Secondly, the modal analysis was performed to get the natural frequencies and periods. The dynamic characteristics of the bridge structure were summarized, and some improvement guidelines are suggested to overcome the shortcoming for the bridge structure. Then, seismic response analysis was carried out based on the EL-Centro wave. The input excitations adopted the combination of vertical wave plus longitudinal wave, or vertical wave plus lateral wave, or the combination of three directions. Based on the three excitation cases, some useful results were obtained, which include internal forces, displacements, accelerations time-history curves of the critical sections for the bridge structure. And some comments about the time-history curves are given. At last, some helpful conclusions are drawn based on the calculation and analysis above. The calculation methods and results in this paper can provide some referenced information for the engineering design.

The Wind-Induced Response of High-Pier Long-Span Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge

The fluctuating wind field is simulated for digital by using the AR method. A three-dimension finite element model of high-pier long-span rigid frame bridge is presented in this paper. Based on this model, the gust-induced static response of the bridge under the longest cantilevered construction stage is computed. By comparing with those of two similar span rigid frame bridges with low piers, the gust-induced response characteristics of the internal force under the bottom of the piers of the high-pier long-span bridges are investigated, which is helpful for the safe design of bridges. The buffeting responses of the bridge under the longest cantilevered construction stage are also calculated in the time domain, taking account of the longitudinal and vertical turbulence action. Through the spectral analysis of the response, the comfort index of Diekemann is obtained. The effects of buffeting response on the workers’ safety under the most unfavorable construction stage are discussed.

Dynamic Buffeting Response Analysis of High Pier and Long Span Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge with Stochastic Wind Field

The fluctuating wind field is simulated for digital by using the stationary Gauss processes, which Kaimal spectrum and Panofsky spectrum is used to the simulation of wind target spectrum with different direction and speed. According to Davenport quasi-steady buffeting force model formula, the time-history of wind velocity is converted to Buffeting force time history, which are applied to the Structure model node, combined with ANSYS for long-span continuous rigid frame bridge buffeting response analysis dynamic simulation.Taking a high pier and long span continuous rigid frame bridge as an example, analyzes dynamic buffeting response of the bridge under the action of the stochastic wind field, which as the guidance of high pier and long span continuous rigid frame bridge design work, practice has proved that the method is simple, reliable, also can be a way that dynamic analysis of buffeting response of large span bridge or tower structure under the action of stochastic wind field.

Test Research on Aerodynamic Interference Effect on Aerostatic Coefficients of Main Beam in Parallel Bridge

Against the problem of the aerodynamic interference effects on aerostatic coefficients between parallel continuous rigid frame bridges with high-pier and long-span, the aerodynamic interference effects on aerostatic coefficients of main beam in the parallel long-span continuous rigid frame bridges were investigated in details by means of wind tunnel test. The space between the two main beams and wind attack angles were changed during the wind tunnel test to study the effects on aerodynamic interferences of aerostatic coefficients of main beam. The test got aerostatic coefficients of 10 conditions. The research results have shown that the aerodynamic interference effects on aerostatic coefficients of main beam in parallel bridges can not be ignored. The aerodynamic interference effects on parallel bridge main beam is shown mainly as follows: The drag coefficient of main beam downstream dropped and the drag coefficient of main beam upstream changed but not change significantly. There are also the aerodynamic interference effects of lateral force coefficient and torque coefficient between the main beams upstream and downstream. The effects upstream are smaller and the effects downstream are larger.

Research on Design and Construction of Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge in Canyon Area

One high piers and long-span bridge in mountainous area is designed as three-span which is 106+200+106 meters. The superstructure is pre-stressed concrete continuous rigid frame, and the sub-structure is hollow thin wall piers among which the highest is 167 meters. Under the background of this bridge, this paper mainly introduces the designing and construction methods of high piers and long-span continuous rigid frame bridge in canyon area, with the expectation to be served as reference to design the similar bridges in the future.